I hope you had a happy July 4th filled with good food, good friends, fireworks and much more! Have you noticed a plethora of corn in the markets lately? Eating corn on the cobs is pretty much an essential rite of summer. I like them lightly steamed with no condiment; they […]
Latest Recipes
Farro with Basil and Walnut Pesto
Main DishesFarro hasn’t made it into my repertoire until recently. I haven’t be able to get it out of my mind since trying it for the first time at Almond over a year ago and have bookmarked at least a dozen farro recipes by now. This is the first one I […]
Herbed Potato Salad (No Mayo)
SaladsI am not a mayonnaise kind of girl. I can only stomach it in small quantities in dips and sauces that disguise the oil-slicked feel and flavor, but other than that…not so much. I shudder at the sight of slaws and salads that are richly drenched in mayonnaise (sorry to […]
Adour by Alain Ducasse
TravelRecently, I had the pleasure of dining at Adour by Alain Ducasse in the St. Regis. The atmosphere was plush and elegant, the service was impeccable, and the dishes were so well executed. Overall, it was a culinary excellence deserving of its Michelin star! Here’s what we ate: We started […]
Peach and Ginger Iced Tea
BeveragesThis Peach and Ginger Iced Tea combines freshly brewed green tea and a flavored simple syrup made with fresh peaches and ginger, perfect for warm weather sipping! Peaches are finally in season here in Colorado! I look forward to getting as much sweet, juicy, tree-ripened peaches from Palisades as I […]