Category Archives: Recipes
Fried Rice Style Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
When we shuffled onto the train in Portland last week, my kids situated themselves in the plus seats by the windows. The train soon jerked to a start and they watched as the Maine landscape — serene blue bodies of water and not-yet-awake trees — flew by. We passed through New Hampshire and then parts of […]
Banana Blueberry Coffee Cake
On a whim, I bought a few lottery tickets over the weekend. It was an out-of-the-ordinary moment for me. Unless the jackpot reaches gargantuan levels, I never buy them. But this time, it was just for fun. Buying the tickets, a slogan for the New York State Lottery popped into my head: “Hey, you never […]
Camaraderie and Rocky Road Brownies
I was maybe 10 years old the first time I experienced a blizzard. My mom and I were flying back from our annual mother-daughter skiing trip in Aspen, Colorado, when our flight was unexpectedly grounded in Cleveland. Outside, the snow was coming down at a rapid clip and winds had it swirling so fast that […]
When Living Beyond Your Comfort Zone Becomes Just Living (Blueberry Pecan Scones)
Childhood is Fleeting … Enjoy It (and Cousin Marianne’s Butterscotch Chocolate Bars)
When my kids and I settled in to watch a movie last weekend, my daughter curled up beside me, snuggling in with a soft blanket tucked around both of us. Her soft, light brown hair tickled my neck. She smells like whatever fruity body wash she’s been using, and emanates warmth — physical and emotional. […]
Creamy Garlic Fettuccine with Bacon and Roasted Red Peppers
There’s so much room for creativity in cooking. A risotto can be transformed with different mix-ins — roasted veggies, sauteed onions and artichoke hearts, herbs and sweet peas. Alfredo can be dressed up with spiced grilled chicken, plump, tender shrimp or steamed broccoli. And a salad can take so many forms with different dressings, toppings […]
The Food Magazine I Still Miss, and a Versatile Recipe for Brussels Sprouts
For more than 68 years, Gourmet Magazine was an absolute celebration of food, food culture and the folks who’ve earned recognition for their work in the food industry. It was elegant and beautiful, aspirational and lovely. It took readers into the lives and traditions of cooks around the globe, and told stories in vivid detail through […]
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way, and a Recipe for Blackberry Ginger Muffins
All around you, people are facing silent struggles — ones that impact their demeanor, their ability to smile or not, their joie de vivre. Perhaps they cancel a lunch date. Perhaps you no longer see much of them. Perhaps they seem angry or annoyed. It’s easy to misinterpret things, and take them personally. Try not […]