Last week I spent seven lovely days in Lausanne, Switzerland, a beautiful city nestled on the steep banks of Lake Geneva. The weather was perfect. The sun shone daily with occasional picturesque clouds hanging from the blue sky. The days were delightfully warm and the evenings were comfortable. It was […]
I love the adventure of the taste, texture and appearance all wrapped up in that plain homely skin, shaped much like an enormous teardrop. I think of the thousands of achingly bittersweet stories its tender history might tell…
Another thing I discovered in California was a mild obsession with bees. As I lingered around the pool enjoying the sunshine and pleasant temperatures I couldn’t help but notice..
My husband traveled to India not long ago. He told me the food was wonderful. He took many beautiful photos of the dishes he tried there and their preparation. I’d write about them if I knew enough about Indian food to figure out what they were called. They sure looked […]
Spring Paella is fragrant and appealing. It gathers a variety of fresh vegetables into a pretty rice dish that cooks on the stovetop. The rice is served all dente and the flavors are bright. This recipe works great for a weeknight meal and is festive enough for company. Once you have tried it, feel free to vary the vegetables and proteins to fit what you find available at its seasonal best.
On my recent trip to England I developed a special affection not only for a Full English Breakfast, but also for scones. The scone pictured above was one served at the Tower of London. In England it seems that you can find a scone almost anywhere. Every possible tourist destination […]
What a wonderful custom, this British concept of Bed and Breakfast! Besides a comfortable room with a tea kettle and biscuits I found that a Full English Breakfast, and then some, was served in the dining room every morning…
Okay. Enough about seasonal fare for the moment. Now that I have this platform I want to ask you a question I have been wondering about for years?…