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Savory Sweet Life: The Book. And a GIVEAWAY!

I would have let Mom write the review of Alice Currah’s new cookbook, Savory Sweet Life, but she wrote a review on the back of the book! This is what she says: “Savory Sweet Life is the perfect title for this book. Most of us either cook or bake; Alice does both – beautifully. Savory Sweet

Alice’s Tomato Pesto Olive Tart

Alice’s Tomato Pesto Olive Tart Serves 6 t o 8 as an appetizer 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed ¼ cup Basil Pesto 3 ripe Roma tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold and roll

Carbonara Pizza

While on vacation last month, we had a discussion with our friends about favorite foods. Without hesitation, I always say pizza. There were several mentions of Mediterranean cuisine and Indian (there were four Brits at the table) and a couple votes for Italian. When it was my friend Ehren’s turn to answer, he said Carbonara was

Chilled Avocado Soup with Lemon and Smoked Paprika

I’ve always loved avocados, but three things have made me start buying them nearly every time I’m at the store. First, they’re cheaper. These days I can pick them most anywhere for just a little over a dollar apiece. Secondly, we’ve come to realize how good avocadoes are for us. They’re high in fiber, potassium,

Loving Louisville: Bourbon, Beer, and Barrel-Aged Everything

I recently returned from a quick trip to Louisville, Kentucky with General Electrics where we checked out their new Monogram Professional Appliances. The afternoon we arrived, we saw this neon sign in a shop window which perfectly illustrates the myriad ways people pronounce “Louisville”. And everyone has an opinion about the right way. Trying to impress the

Loving Louisville: Bourban, Beer, and Barrel-Aged Everything

I recently returned from a quick trip to Louisville, Kentucky with General Electrics where we checked out their new Monogram Professional Appliances. The afternoon we arrived, we saw this neon sign in a shop window which perfectly illustrates the myriad ways people pronounce “Louisville”. And everyone has an opinion about the right way. Trying to impress the

White Sangria With Apples, Oranges, and Strawberries

A few weeks ago, we celebrated my 29th birthday. The whole family met at Mom and Dad’s house for dinner on the deck. Mom fulfilled my request for fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad. When Sharon and Anthony asked what they could bring (besides homemade ice cream for dessert!), I immediately asked for a

The Best Fried Chicken

Since they were old enough to decide, Maggy and Sharon have always gotten to choose what they want for their birthday dinner. I especially remember all the years Sharon requested roast turkey with all the trimmings for her July 20th birthday! This year Maggy requested fried chicken. I was thrilled because everyone in our family loves it,

Black Bean Burgers With Red Onion, Guacamole, and Creamy Salsa

Last week Sharon and her husband, Anthony, graduated from Yale Divinity School. We were very proud, and the only thing we know to do at times like this is to throw a good party. With all the graduation festivities and out-of-town family, Sharon and Anthony didn’t have time to organize the food, so Sharon did

Chia Cereal with Cardamom, Blueberries, and Walnuts

Made with three well-known superfoods, this is truly a breakfast of champions. Blueberries and walnuts are household superfood favorites, but recently, lesser-known Chia seeds have hit the mainstream. Known for their high  protein and fiber content, these seeds are packaged whole (as they are used in this recipe) or ground, which can be mixed into smoothies