Category Archives: Breakfast & Breads

Spring Breakfast Tart

  This weekend I am in Los Angeles spending some time with my dear sister Lisa. Over the past few years we haven’t really spent any solo sister time together and so these 4 days are very special. Being away … Continue reading

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Longing for Spring Artichoke Soufflés

It is a sunny day at the tail end of winter that has me longing for spring. This morning at Norman’s Fruits and Vegetables, the greengrocer just down the street from my house, there were some beautiful artichokes. I had … Continue reading

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Rainy Monday Morning Frittata with Squash Blossoms and Ricotta

Earlier this week, on a rainy Monday morning, I shuffled around the kitchen after everyone had left for work and school. It was a melancholy sort of morning and I wasn’t sure if this was because of the weather, or … Continue reading

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Nutmeg Scented French Puffs

I arrived home three weeks ago today but my heart and mind are still very much in La Belle France. The transition back to my real life has been a little less smooth than I would have liked but luckily … Continue reading

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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza

It has been a pretty tough and sad week around here. Jimmy, my grandmother’s “boyfriend” of 50 years passed away on Tuesday after a two week hospital stay. Jimmy was 86 and his health had been slowly declining over the … Continue reading

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Poached Eggs on Toasted Brioche with Garlicky Mushrooms

I want to share a recipe that I hope will inspire you to get into the kitchen this weekend and cook some breakfast for a handful of people you like/love. Springtime is the perfect time to host an informal brunch. … Continue reading

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Vanilla Yogurt and Buttermilk Pancakes

On Friday night Max and I took the Sky Train out to visit Glen at work. Because my husband works such long hours and because Max and I have always been made to feel so very welcome at his workplace … Continue reading

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Poached Eggs with Creamy Polenta, Agrodolce Pearl Onions and Toasted Hazelnuts

My dear sister Lisa has been living in Los Angeles for the past ten years or so. It is hard when your very best friend lives so far away but fortunately she comes up to visit four or five times … Continue reading

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