A few years ago, I rented a room in Paris at the apartment of an American acquaintance. The apartment was also rented to a young French...

So simple and oh so GOOD! My sister found these at Trader Joe’s. They are a great find and fun to make. Just follow the easy directions...

There are times when life takes a turn and grabs your complete attention, when you have no choice, but to take note. At this moment the...

Last night I made tacos. Not only are they delicious; they are so easy. Now that I’ve figured out the perfect Taco seasoning mix it’s...

I really like a good crust, but that’s the problem. Most of the time what surrounds the quiche is not good. I love the cheesy custard and...

I know that you can buy roasted peppers just about anywhere nowadays, but they just don’t taste as good as the ones I make myself. I’m...

With the great weather, we are having I am even more anxious to eat food that tastes of summer. This recipe for carrot salad is a standby...

As spring approaches I long for the tastes that remind me that the bounty of summer is on its way. Even though I eat it all year long,...

My French cousins are coming for Sunday lunch and I’m thrilled to have them in my home. They haven’t come to the United States in so long...

A night alone is the perfect time to make one of my favorite meals – creamed spinach and fried eggs. This is not a dinner I would make...

Recently I was invited to have lunch with four women. All of us were born in different countries. That’s not that unusual, but it was an...

Keeping green is now a nagging thought at the back of my mind. When I see something I know is a waste, I start thinking about how to...

I thought that I had grown to dislike chicken. The taste is never what I remember, the meat is fatty and frankly flavorless. No matter...

I was sorting through a stack of old photos when a picture of my father reminded me of the time I decided to surprise him at work. “How...

A note to readers – I’m delighted to be blogging again! I had a false start with some technical difficulties and a lot to learn. I will...

I bought a grill pan about a year ago but only fell in love recently. The idea of being able to grill inside had gotten my attention, but...