Category Archives: Winter

Blood Orange Sorbet with a Cardamom Scented Citrus Salad

I am sorry that I haven’t been around over the past week or so. I was feeling pretty much paralyzed by the many devastating world events that were unfolding. It was tough to do much blogging when my heart was … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Paprika and Garlic Croutons

After one sunny, warm spring-like day on Monday and a bit of sunshine yesterday we are now in for a week of grey skies and rainy weather. I am usually unaffected by the rain. I was born and have spent … Continue reading

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Clementine and Blood Orange Salad with Fennel, Watercress and Toasted Hazelnuts

It is that time of the year. Spring is supposedly right around the corner but in my heart I know that those first spears of asparagus are still a good two months away. My palate is feeling a bit tired … Continue reading

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Cranberry and Lemon Crumb Bars

This weekend is my mother-in-law Anneliese’s 76th birthday! On Saturday night we are going to host a festive dinner here at our house for the entire family, all 10 of us. There is nothing that Anneliese loves more than to … Continue reading

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Truffled Macaroni

It is almost Valentine’s Day! Being on a Monday this year made me re-think my plans for a special Valentine’s dinner for the two sweethearts in my life. Things are made a bit more complicated by the fact that we … 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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Clams in a Spicy Buttered Broth with Orzo and Herbs

Hello again! I am very sorry that it has been two whole weeks since my last post. I did hear from a few of you who wondered exactly what was going on? Did I think that just because I posted … Continue reading

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Spiced Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto

We are back into the swing of things around here after a wonderful Christmas break. Our time in Mexico was relaxing and filled with perfect weather, some great food and good laughs with my Mom and Dad and we made … Continue reading

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