It’s true, I really don’t like beer. Ok, that’s not entirely true. I “like” certain beers “occasionally”, I just prefer other libations. Don’t get me wrong, a Belgium Leffe, Stone Pale Ale, or an incomparable Guinness can completely hit the … Continue reading
Panko Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce: On the heels of an otherwise pleasant autumn day filled with moments of lethargy, I decided to start an afternoon fire, again, and welcome V home with a subtly romantic dinner. With a sense … Continue reading
Chicken & Dumplings: I was stewing today – on a variety of topics rolling around in my head. But it all went away with the thought of stewed chicken and dumplings. I will often take those fluctuating moods that come … Continue reading
After a rather pathetic gardening year (beetles, slugs, deer, and unusual weather) our most fruitful harvest was clearly the Asian eggplants. This variety of eggplant is long and slender with a more delicate flavor and very few seeds. V has … Continue reading
Deviled Bacon & Eggs: Deviled eggs represent that quintessential party dish that exudes evil while being mysteriously wholesome. So – let’s add bacon. Our neighbors threw their annual Pig Roast party next door, and V was quick to surmise the … Continue reading
Scallops with Zucchini Ribbons in Fumet Sauce: I love pasta – Equal parts slippery and satisfying with infinite possibilities. For some, pasta can be evil with the threat of carbs and calories unless you’re running 5 miles every day. The … Continue reading
Yet again, in an effort to not let go of summer (…you too?), we continue to push the envelope on variations of traditional summer flare. In New England, the summer season always seems short. Although this year was much warmer and … Continue reading
Indecision is the combination of being temporarily brain dead and equal parts greed – because you just want it all and can’t decide which one. Indecision of course is then proportionately compounded when there are two in the discussion – … Continue reading
Veal Sausage Ragù and Chicken Cannelloni: It goes without saying that ragù is in the top ten of most everyone’s comfort list. However, equally gratifying is the infinite variations that can be composed with the simple addition, or subtraction, of … Continue reading
Swordfish in Parchment with Salmon Cream Angel Hair Pasta: In an effort to not let go of summer, we opted for swordfish but with a few twists. Since the heavy rain dowsed the grill idea, we went for the parchment … Continue reading
