Asparagus Potato Chowder

Asparagus Potato Chowder

It’s that time of year again…the time for fresh local produce! The blessed months where delicious fruits and vegetables abound, farmers’ markets open their doors and fruit and vegetable stands pop up on corners around the city and county. The first fresh vegetables to make 

Asparagus and Pea Shoot Salad with Soft-Cooked Eggs

Asparagus and Pea Shoot Salad with Soft-Cooked Eggs

With Mother’s Day fast approaching it is time to talk brunch. A great brunch has many necessary components:  Something sweet- there must be a muffin, cinnamon bun, coffee cake, etc. included. It is the reason why breakfast is the best meal of the day. It 

Parsley & Barley Salad

Parsley & Barley Salad

Every so often a cookbook comes along that doesn’t just provide us with excellent recipes; it changes the way we cook. It changes the way we look at food. I am talking about Jerusalem, the cookbook co-authored by Yotam Ottoleghi and Sami Tamimi.  Both born 

Root Vegetable Gratin and Hosting a Dinner Party

Root Vegetable Gratin and Hosting a Dinner Party

Confession time. I have a bit of a girl crush on Ina Garten. She has my dream job: she owns a gourmet food store and basically hosts parties for a living. I adore how much she loves her husband and how vocal she is about