love, amish style

Neither David nor I are incredibly into Valentine’s Day (or so we say).  Although, we did wish each other Happy Valentine’s Day this morning, and we did get dressed up and go out to a very… Continue reading →

you butter my bread

                 “Bread is the warmest, kindest of all words. Write it always with a capital letter, like your own name.”  – a cafe sign Simple White and Cinnamon Bread (makes two loaves) ½ cup milk… Continue reading →

amerigian wafel

Yesterday was the last glorious day of a three-day weekend, and it dawned (and by dawned I mean David and I graced the day with bleary eyes at 11:00 AM) sunny, which in January in… Continue reading →

Fizzy fizz

Why is a raven like a writing desk? Because its sipping on a Ramos Gin Fizz, that’s why.   About a year ago in Nashville I was cordially introduced to the Gin Fizz at… Continue reading →

Late night cinnamon bread

When I say late night, I do mean late.   This bread was a lovely after thought in a long day full of exhausting jury duty: when faced with difficult decisions I want… Continue reading →

Dessert bananas: 1930’s culinary kitsch

When Patti and I were growing up the banana was the ever-present fruit in our house.  It was great on rice cereal and awesome covered in peanut butter.  The banana often popped up… Continue reading →

Greek Baked Chicken in Yogurt

This was Patti’s surprise dinner for her boyfriend Caleb on his recent 21st birthday, Greek baked chicken in yogurt, plus rosemary garlic potatoes.  I don’t know about anyone else but on my 21st birthday I ended… Continue reading →

Brownies, pure and simple

Why are the Moosewood Cookbook Brownies so legendary?  They are simple, deceptively rich, and taste doubley good after sitting in the kitchen for a night (that’s how you know a really good dessert,… Continue reading →

Hello morning, hello cottage cheese pancakes!

Im not a big cottage cheese fan… I can pretty much take or leave it either way.  The texture is strange, the taste is also strange and a bit watery.  However, Iv’e been… Continue reading →

Turkish chicken with oranges and warm spices

P I do not do well with the winter, we are not friends.  Fall is wonderful, and I think scarves and layering are lovely and fun up until the end of December, and… Continue reading →