Just to be certain, I recrafted and tweaked my oatmeal raisin cookie recipe one last time before publishing it in this week's update. I still haven't perfected the gooey factor, which is exasperating, but perhaps by inviting others to make it we can arrive at a gooey destination. I'm very...
If you're like me, the dwindling October calendar is a harbinger of the stress to come -- holiday season is almost upon us. With so much to do, and so many to see, how does one stay sane and calm through it all? (Well, aside from the obvious cocktail-a-day method.)As...
Nutmeg is the kind of spice that tempts, taunts, and stirs the senses; its fragrance is a harbinger of the holiday season. We've gotten an early start on the process with some savory combinations that will enliven your palate.See this week's features.food cooking nutmegHave a question or comment? Discuss it...
Some good friends of mine just returned from Ischia with a provocative bottle of meloncello for me. In presenting it, they said, "We looked at how sensual the color and texture were, and knew you would love it." I love friends like that -- their gift more than makes up...
If there is a season where it could be said we return to the earth, then autumn is it....
There was a bit of a scuffle in the Test Kitchen yesterday, hence our delay in publishing. Donna said I was hogging too many burners, so she chased me out while wielding a heavy set of tongs. She said I'm now officially prohibited from the kitchen pending further inquiry. (At...