Eating duck is becoming more popular even though many are intimidated by cooking this less common poultry. Jump on the bandwagon and try my simple approach to duck confit!
Christmas powder cookies
For anyone who enjoys a little baking, making holiday treats is one of the best traditions of this time of the year. Making that special cookie or sweet for our loved ones can be very fulfilling and fun. But it can also be tricky: lots of people I know have special dietary requirements, so sometimes …
good food is good baby food
Why do our daughters eat the same food we eat? Is it because it's good? Because they have a Spanish papá? Who can say?
A season for cider
Farnum Hill Semi-dry cider was my choice for this year's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a great pairing to our harvest feast.
best when shared: rabbit with pears
Before I begin, let me say that I love Thumper as much as anyone. My memories of him frolicking with Bambi in the grass are very vivid. So let me assure you that I understand why many of you are wary of wary of the Hare. However, rabbits have been considered a viable protein source …
rabbit with pears
I always have the urge to cook rabbit for Easter. Once again I was not allowed to, and I had to wait until later on to do so. Last fall I canned pears from our pear tree, and I thought they would taste great in this dish. This recipe is actually quite simple, and despite …
desarme
Maybe because of this time of the year, or perhaps because I can eat it anytime--fish is on my mind. Salted cod to be more specific, which brings me to this recipe. Salted Cod with Garbanzo Beans and Spinach, known in Asturias and probably all of Spain as "Desarme," is one of the most typical …
