Oct 22, 2012
I always come to a perusing screeching halt when I see gnocchi listed on a menu. What’s not to love about these fluffy little pillows of potato usually floating under some wonderful blanket of sauce? Well, except that I always seem to forget how not light they... 
Sep 14, 2012
I do love cheese, but really what’s not to love (plus I am married to a guy from Wisconsin after all)? But the thought of making it has always seemed more like a science experiment than cooking. Yes, I realize that’s really what all cooking is to some... 
Jun 19, 2012
Not long ago I posted about making my own Greek yogurt – about keeping food whole, knowing what’s in it, and rising to a culinary challenge – basically embracing my inner control-freak. Well, this post certainly falls right in that same category. Tacos are... 
Jun 14, 2012
I’m a bit of a control freak – ok, a lot of a control freak – and that definitely extends into my relationship with food. But part of that is being a purist too. And the best way to keep my food as pure as possible is to use quality ingredients, as close to... 
Jun 13, 2012
Those that consider vanilla to be the ugly stepsister to flavors like chocolate and strawberry have clearly never had good vanilla – whether it be the ice cream or the extract. It’s amazing what a splash of really good vanilla can do to a recipe – everything... 