Old Friends

Old Friends

Isn’t it amazing that you can hold an inanimate object made of papers that have black markings on them, papers earmarked, words underlined, scribbled notes in the margins, and this object, this book, becomes your best friend? You panic if you can’t find it among the...
Hello Summer.

Hello Summer.

Hello Summer! Sunshine, rain, herbs, flowers, birds chirping, bunnies nibbling on my plants…HELLO, SUMMER! Not that the winter was so terrible. It’s wasn’t particularly cold. We didn’t have snowfalls like we used to. But it seemed so LONG. I think I’m still coming out...
Summer Tomato Tart

Summer Tomato Tart

Are  you getting sick of being inside? Ready for summer? It’s barely Spring, but I’m already making my Summer Cherry Tomato Tart.  I can’t resist this tasty tart with it’s buttery crust, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese topping. I tell myself it must be healthy because...
Spring Quiche Lorraine

Spring Quiche Lorraine

Hello Everyone! Spring is on its way after a mild but blustery winter. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and I’m in the mood to bake something light and delicious for a sunny day lunch.  Since I love pie, Quiche Lorraine seems like the perfect choice. I...
TIPPING  POINT

TIPPING POINT

TIPPNG POINT What is happening? I feel like our country is bruised, as though it’s been in a car wreck without wearing a seat belt. Not the politicians. They come out of a car wreck just fine; they still have health care, benefits, lifetime opportunies to make money...