The very mention of Parmesan gelato might make some cringe. Don’t worry, this isn’t a dessert but rather a Parmesan cheese spread that looks like ice cream when scooped out and served on a platter to accompany fresh and dried fruits or crackers. It also makes a nice accompaniment and garnish for a green salad when scooped on the side … Read More
Semi Homemade…the REST of the Story
Have you ever wondered how tv personalities crank out show after show and book after book? Most are simply a face fronting the recipes, recipes that they have probably rarely made. Recipes that were written for them by professional recipe developers that were paid to do the “behind the scenes” work and make the on-screen personality look uber-creative. Sometimes that … Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Balls
In the midst of the Christmas baking and preparation it’s always good to have a few recipes that are easily assembled and ideally no-bake. For years, I’ve made rum balls which I learned to love early on…under the age of 10 if I recall correctly. No, I’m not a lush and it’s rather ironic because mom and dad didn’t drink. … Read More
Stop the Gadget Madness
Christmas is only 15 days away and I’m sure many of you are probably well underway with your shopping. For those of you shopping for the culinarily-inclined I’m here to make a plea….. Stop the Gadget Madness!!!! I am amazed at how many unnecessarily useless gadgets actually make their way from the stage of being an idea to the actual … Read More
Pumpkin Souffle
Bridging Old and New The tradition of Thanksgiving dinner creates as strange dichotomy at the dinner table. Due to the “tradition” of it all, there are those that want and expect the same items to be on the table from year to year. The very fact that they know what they’ll be eating creates that “comfort” factor…a sense of familiarity. … Read More
Autumn Meatloaf in Miniature Pumpkins
Miniature Pumpkins – Not Just for Decorating Anymore! Part of the fun of fall is decorating our homes and tables with the myriad of colorful fall squash that bursts onto the market this time of year. From basic butternut to the twisted orange turban squash to the elongated delicata, most are readily available in our grocery stores from late September … Read More
No Boil Noodles
Whether it be cookware stores or grocery stores, the marketing folks are hard at work trying to make us think we “have to have” a certain something to make our lives easier. If you’ve ever joined me for one of my cooking classes that I conduct each month here in Savannah you know too well that I like to rail … Read More
Concord Grape Pie
I’m starting off with a disclaimer: If you have been following me for very long, or have taken the time to review the recipes here on the site, you’ll notice that I tend to have a distinct slant toward baking. I know it might seem like that’s all I do but really…stick with me, I do enjoy other aspects of … Read More
Peeling Peaches & Tomatoes
Ok, time for one more “late season” post… One of the challenges in writing recipes is the fact that you have to assume some sort of knowledge on the part of the reader or every recipe turns into a five page dissertation. My previous post on peach pie could have easily been such an example by the time I explained … Read More
Peach Pie
Ode to Summer’s End… I have just enjoyed one last unexpected taste of summer. October is normally quite late for peaches but my friends Jerry & Diane Polk of Polk’s Market in Savannah, GA always manage to wrangle up something delicious when you least expect it! Last week I was totally surprised to still find a display of aromatic juicy … Read More