Having grown up in California where the (Bunny) hid eggs nestled under the leaves of violets and primroses, and little girls had bonnets and little boys wore dress shirts with Peter Pan collars, I was determined for Nick’s first Easter Egg Hunt in Maine to be outside. The tradition continues in that neighborhood! Later we … Continue reading
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools’_Day Fool, surprise, and please with: Uncle Howard’s Chocolate Ganache Tart Uncle Howard’s Chocolate Ganache Tart: The Best Vegan (and healthiest) Dessert You Will Ever Eat If you haven’t already, make this for dessert on Monday, April 1st. Coworkers, friends, and family will be happily fooled by your largesse! (Not because you aren’t generous, but because, … Continue reading
I first experienced Pastry Chef Ben Spungin’s desserts at Marinus, in Carmel Valley, http://www.bernardus.com/. His mom must be extraordinarily proud. Ben’s sweets are some of the most creative, smart, irreverent and successful I’ve experienced. The entire meal was outstanding. Run don’t walk to Marinus for your next special occasion (make a reservation first.) My dinner selections were mostly vegetarian … Continue reading
Even before we were (consigned) a gluten free future in 1996 I understood that cooking involves art, love, humor, science, adventure, and above all, family and friends. When we had the opportunity to design a kitchen in 1991 I wanted it to be a canvas for beautiful cookbooks, antique cooking tools, fine modern implements, old … Continue reading
When contemplating yesterday’s post about GF Chocolate Chip Cookies, and in an effort to boost my confidence (what can a self-taught cook from Maine contribute to the “best chocolate chip cookie” debate?) I estimated the number I’ve made since 1967 – the year I probably started independently plugging in the Kitchen Aid. I’m gonna say… … Continue reading
Light bulb! The gal in front of me at the market check-out had a pot of shamrocks in her cart! Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 