Last night we endured a fierce ice storm. As I write, intermittent hail still pangs against the windows. The wind is whipping, having left remnants of broken branches strewn across the yard and road. Since school was closed today, the kids and I resigned ourselves to staying in our pajamas…
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French Onion Soup
It’s soup season. When the wind is moaning and there are daggers of ice in the rain, or when mounds of fallen snow have drifted against my door, I seek a warm crackling fire, my hands wrapped around a hot bowl pulled close to my chest, and no place where…
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Spaghetti with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Have you ever swapped your garnish of parmesan cheese for garlicky bits of toasted breadcrumbs? This easy pasta recipe comes together in the time it takes to boil water. Toasted breadcrumbs is not a new concept, it’s roots are humble, and it was often a way of using up stale…
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Brasato al Barolo (Beef Braised in Barolo Wine)
Brasato al Barolo simply means beef braised in Barolo wine. It’s a classic, rustic dish from the Piedmont region of Italy. Every northern Italian family has their own version of this recipe, but one thing remains the same – a hearty roast is cooked long and slow in a full-bodied…
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Sugared Cranberries
Chances are that you will be raising your glass this New Year’s Eve. Whether it’s to bid farewell to the year that was, or to toast the possibilities that a new year brings, or a little of both, you might want to consider adding a whimsical and seasonal treat to…