Niçoise salad makes a perfect summer one-dish meal. You can prepare almost everything in advance and assemble the salad just before people sit down to eat.… Read more
FOOD AND DRINK
Posts about food and drinks and recipes.
Summer Menus, 2024
If you’re like me, you are always on the lookout for new recipes for summer menus. Here are several food and drink options to serve for July 4th or any other summer gathering.… Read more
French Pearl Cocktails
We discovered French Pearl cocktails at a restaurant in Paris. One sip and I knew that we’d found our summer cocktail. It’s a delicious combination of lime juice and mint, with a hint of anise.… Read more
Basil Hummus
If you’re entertaining this summer, change things up a little with a batch of basil hummus. The fresh, slightly licorice flavor of the basil is the star of the show. … Read more
What Makes a Cookbook Great?
As a big cookbook consumer, someone who reads cookbooks for pleasure, lately I’ve been thinking about what makes a cookbook great.… Read more