My family and I spend the summer in Wyoming. I grew up spending most of my time in Wyoming with my grandmother, Binky. She was my person. We connected on so many levels and I looked up to her for so many reasons. She gave me the love of cooking, fly fishing, photography and entertaining. […]
Comfort Foods
We all have our own definition of comfort food. For me comfort food is a roasted chicken or making a pot of soup. I like foods that warm me up and comfort me from the inside out. I know lots of people who find comfort in fried foods or macaroni and cheese. It is amazing […]
Soups Basics
I used to be intimidated to make soups but once I started it became so easy. One doesn’t really need a recipe to make a delicious healthy soup. It is important to have certain ingredients that will add flavor and build on texture. I am not a vegetarian but I tend to make more vegetarian […]
Fruit Desserts
I love fruit desserts especially in the summer with all the delicious cherries, berries and stone fruits. So many mouthwatering recipes out there, I always wish I had more time to make my file of cherry and berry desserts. From Clafoutis, cobblers, crisps, crumbles, pies, tarts, galettes, whoopee pies, ice cream, cakes, cheesecake, buckles, and […]
Vinaigrettes
I grew up with my family always making their own salad dressing. The base was always really good olive oil and a really good vinegar: Balsamic, red wine, or another variety. Depending what was in the salad and what meal we were having depended on the other ingredients that went into the vinaigrette. Some staples […]
How to Build a Salad
I love salads. I love that really there is no definition of a salad. As long as you have good produce, vegetables or fruits, you can make a delicious, healthy salad. I love mixing up my greens, such as arugula and Romaine or butter lettuce with endive. I love having two different textures with my […]