Month: December 2019

The Year in Appetizers – Polenta Triangles with Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto

The Year in Appetizers – Polenta Triangles with Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto

As the New Year approaches, my attention turns to appetizers; they are the perfect way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. A wide variety of one or two-bite treats signifies the festivities of the evening and the abundance we all wish for in the New Year. 

Winter Is For Grilling – Lamb Kebabs

Winter Is For Grilling – Lamb Kebabs

My thoughts on food are probably different from a caveman’s. I get to decide what I want to eat every night of the week. And living near New York City, I am a relatively short drive from markets selling food from every culture in the 

The Cookies of My Youth – Spice Cookies

The Cookies of My Youth – Spice Cookies

Spice cookies are the cookies of my youth. They taste of cloves, ginger, cinnamon, molasses; spice cookies have always been there. Bake sale, thank you gift, contribution to a meal, something to munch on with a cup of tea or glass of apple cider; nine 

Comfort Food – Green Chicken (Pollo Verde)

Comfort Food – Green Chicken (Pollo Verde)

When we had Green Chicken growing up, I never wanted to invite a friend over for dinner. I was even embarrassed to divulge what was for dinner if Green Chicken was on the menu. After all, what kid wants to eat Green Chicken? It sounds