I’m  not much a fan of the cold, but there is one thing I do love about when the days get shorter and the temperatures drop – roasting.  Especially roasted vegetables.  Everything tastes better with that crackly brown crust… Read the rest of this post

I enjoy going to the farmers market on Saturdays – the ritual of packing my shopping bag, browsing all the stalls to see who has the best zucchini this week, or peaches.  But sometimes, I get a bit overzealous,… Read the rest of this post

The lovely people at Frieda’s Gourmet Foods dropped me an email a few weeks ago, asking if I’d like to try a new product for National Garlic Day (which was April 15th).  I said sure, and voila… Read the rest of this post

For week 2 of our Let Us Eat Bread challenge, I chose something equally sculptural – these lovely Buttermilk Fantails. Each flaky layer separates easily, and tastes fantastic spread with butter or jam. They were better day one than… Read the rest of this post

As a Pittsburgher, I was issued a terrible towel at birth, so this past Super Bowl was one I actually cared enough to watch!  But more importantly, I cared enough to make a Pittsburgh classic – the Pierogi.

Essentially… Read the rest of this post

I’m cooking for one a lot more often these days, and given my love-hate relationship with leftovers (I love the convenience, but I hate that warmed-over taste), I’ve started trying to make things that can be remade, rather than… Read the rest of this post

When I ran across Turkey Meatballs on Kalyn’s Kitchen, I knew exactly what I was making for dinner.  The crispy outside and lightly spiced interior called to my need for comfort food in this cold, cold weather.… Read the rest of this post