I have a confession - I’ve been making an incredible chocolate chip cookie with a recipe that I stumbled upon a year ago and haven't posted it on this blog. I have been reluctant to post it because, like the "boy who cried wolf" in the classic children's tale, I feel like it's confusing (at … Continue reading The Baker That Cried “Best Cookie”
Last winter I was having birthday brunch with Dave at the lovely Steadfast Coffee and we ran into my fellow social worker/professional acquaintance, Cameron. She’s so cool. She's a social worker, yoga instructor, rock climber, a true beauty. The kind of person you want to be like. I had a stack of books, including some … Continue reading Falafel Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash
I have been itching to post about this brilliant dish that I was introduced to by our friends Rich and Gretchen a while back. They made this lovely whipped feta topped with honey for a gathering- served with grilled sausage from a local butcher, and warm naan bread. Oh my. It is salty, tangy, sweet and … Continue reading Whipped Feta & Our Recent Tooth Pick/ Bread Board Dinners
These little treasures, originally inspired by the lovely Marche Artisan Foods in East Nashville, are so delightful and fun to create. They are a breakfast/brunch menu item, but really, they could be enjoyed at any hour of the day. By definition, a Tartine is: "a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients", and the … Continue reading Summer Tartines
One of my very first posts on this blog, in the summer of 2000, was about The Celebration of Daves tradition in our home. We served this Sour Cream Poundcake and I linked to the recipe. However, I have heard from friends who use this recipe, that it is hard to find, buried deep in … Continue reading Sour Cream Pound Cake- A Classic
We are big fans of sauces at our house, believing that a sauce can make the meal. My mom used to say, "It's the company that seasons the meal". And while I agree with this sentiment, I would assert that the sauces take it to the next level. Our favorite Chicken and Fries restaurant in … Continue reading Sauce Savoring & Mayo Magic
In my ideal world, I would prep for the week by making up batches of food to last several days: Cut fruits and raw veggies, make salads (cucumber, kale, chicken, etc.), bake bread, cook a pot of black beans, brew a gallon of tea, bake some granola or prep some muesli, stir up some muffin … Continue reading Sun Tea and Muesli
