Linzer Torte is traditionally baked during the December holidays. But we’re approaching raspberry season and time to book a trip to “pick your own” in southern Maine, so I’m inspired to share the recipe now. Two summers ago I went to Doles Family Farm with my sister Suzanne: raspberry bonanza! Last summer we harvested a … Continue reading
Use this special topping for all our scones, excluding Chocolate Almond, and for one of our favorite desserts: White Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Curd. This version is a little less dangerous than it’s counterparts because we use whole eggs instead of only egg yolks. Still seductive though! Continue reading
The fireworks display from Portland’s Eastern Promenade is spectacular whether one comes by land or by sea. We hope to watch it from the lawn near Bug Lighthouse. The Portland Chorus, including brother-in-law Ed, will sing with the Portland Symphony Orchestra; Don McLean is this year’s special guest artist. If organized, we’ll have a picnic dinner. If … Continue reading
We’ve had a few rainy drizzly days… errr weeks, in Maine. It’s often been warm enough to garden, walk, and even swim, but this morning’s chilly fog dictated a luncheon menu that included corn chowder. It was made with our first ears of east coast corn. The recipe relies on the freshness and flavor of … Continue reading
Traditional Pho is made with beef knuckle and oxtail, but we don’t eat beef, so I’ve adapted, using the dark meat of chicken instead. Making the broth is labor of love. Since the stock simmers on the stove untended, it’s also an opportunity to turn one’s attention to other (lazy weekend afternoon) things. Pho isn’t … Continue reading
Some foods taste better with others: chocolate plus coffee. Some foods ARE better with others: chocolate plus apples. Adam Baer writes that especially Red Delicious (arghhh, really?) apple skin is high in quercetin, an anti-inflammatory flavonoid that has been shown to reduce the risk of allergies, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and prostrate and lung cancers. … Continue reading
This was inspired in part by the amazingly sweet and tender peas we found at the SoPo Farmer’s Market last Thursday evening. Shoulda bought more! Also, our Labrador, Jazz, is on a new diet which in 10, TEN, days resulted in brighter eyes and teeth, and fresh breath. It includes garbanzo beans, so a pot … Continue reading
We had a small gathering to celebrate my nephew’s graduation from 8th grade: quite an accomplishment as everyone who’s survived middle school knows. Summer Celebration Menu: Grilled Marinated Chicken with Fresh Basil Pesto, Sicilian Strata, Summer Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit, Peach Ice Cream with Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce. Wes loves bacon. Wanting that flavor, but not the … Continue reading
Close your eyes and the island could be in Greece! The best thing about this salad is that so much of it can come from your garden (or the local farmers’ market “garden”.) Splurge on good quality olive oil, well aged white balsamic vinegar, and smooth, full bodied feta cheese. It’s a wonderful canvas for … Continue reading
The Fresh Cherry signs are in front of roadside produce stands in California and the Pacific Northwest. It looks and tastes like a banner season! The subject of traditional Clafoutis came up last week. Now is the perfect time to make it. I’ve never used un-pitted cherries, but since that’s the traditional method and it’s … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 