For weeks I’ve been meaning to write a post about these lovely Murcott tangerines, but before I did, we ate what was on the table. In fact, I’ve gone back to the same store 3 or 4 times to buy a bagful, thinking this time I would surely use in a new marmalade, or as [...]

I guess they call it Fat Tuesday for a reason, because we all know if we were to indulge in too many of these fried doughy treats (above)–a carnival favorite– that’s exactly how our day (and likely we) would feel. But don’t let me scare you off with that kind of talk; it’s no time [...]

I was feeling less than inspired this past week, or perhaps it was just a feeling of overwhelm. With so much to accomplish and not always sure where to begin, my brain slides into shutdown mode. It’s when I tend to lose myself in the kitchen, the place I’m often most comfortable and happy. Tossing a bowl [...]