My first encounters with Mexican food were at large restaurants in the 1980s that specialized in what I call "sloppy Mexican." They featured large oval platters...
Like Natasha Macaller, the author of Vanilla Table, most of us can remember our first memories associated with vanilla. The intoxicating aroma is one of the mo...
I'm a beer girl. Now and then, I'll sip wine alongside food but our fridge is filled with suds. It's a great time to be a beer lover, with an exploding craft be...
Congratulations to Maria who won the book Bless This Food. Thank you to everyone who offered your comments and shared your own traditions. I have a number of ot...
"These graces enable us to practice gratitude and to ponder our deep connections with the Earth and those around the table." -Spirituality & Practice
When ...
Next Sunday, I will think of all of you as I watch the unfolding Downton Abbey saga. Thank you all for your interest in the book. Through random.org, I chose a ...
The September book giveaway extravaganza continues!
In 2007, while visiting my friend mav, she suggested that I start a blog. "What would I blog about?" I que...
In honor of back-to-school month, I'll be reviewing a new cookbook every week and will give away a copy of each one.
It is hard not to let artists or chefs' pe...
I feel such a camaraderie with all of you who shared a comment on the previous post. I LOVED reading about your birthday dessert choices. If only I could quit m...
This video warmed my heart. I love making food fun for my kids. So does Jim. Author. Sculptor. Chef. Super Dad.
When I find people having fun with their ki...
An easy gift for those interested in wine. Pair this book with one of the bottles personally suggested by the authors for Whipped readers. Thank you Karen!
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