Pears Poached in Fruity Port Serves 4 Graceful, garnet-colored and delicious, poached pears are my go-to dinner party dessert. Why? First, like apples, pears ripen in late summer and are then held for months in cold storage with their texture … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Leftovers The morning after Thanksgiving I cut the breast meat off the turkey carcass and put what was sliceable into the turkey sandwich zip lock bag; smaller pieces went into another plastic bag. Next I cut dark meat away … Continue reading →
I absolutely love Thanksgiving. The concept – families gathering to honor gratitude, and the reality – a cooking finale of my favorite food season are an unbeatable combination. The recipe searches begin in early October and by November I am … Continue reading →
Sunbeams in the Pumpkin Patch At University Farmers Market Saturday the baskets at Foraged and Found Edibles were mounded with wild mushrooms: moist but not soggy chanterelles; clustered white cauliflowers and big fat matsutakes. Salivating, I visualized creamy chanterelle soup … Continue reading →
