Cupcake Heaven

Cupcake Heaven

Thanks a lot Bradley Koltz!  Your January 10 Business Highlights column tipped me off the the new bakery near me in Montgomery, Dessert Boutique. They are right across from ShopRite, and open daily (check their facebook page for exact hours). So, I can blame you for the calories, right? But, in truth, I really do thank you because this … Continue reading

Dear Restaurateur…

Dear Restaurateur…

Could this be your restaurant described below in a recent plaintive letter to the editor of the Princeton Packet? I reproduce it below with the permission of the writer, who hit the nail on the head. On behalf of legions of diners, we beg you to start printing your specials, and with prices. I actually had one restaurateur … Continue reading

Holiday Gallery

Holiday Gallery

It was great to do some cooking over the holidays!  Here’s a photo roundup of some of the things I enjoyed. Note that I did not make the Panforte myself, that was from Bon Appétit, ditto Baked Alaska from Trader Joe’s (too cute to pass up).

Lunch at Mediterra

Lunch at Mediterra

Shortly before holidays, I enjoyed an excellent staff lunch with my University colleagues at Mediterra. They worked up a prix fixe menu for us, based on some of the dishes from the dinner menu, and did a wonderful job. Here you see my Verlasso Salmon (a sustainably raised salmon), with tri-color caulaiflower and Swiss chard; it … Continue reading

Happy New Year!

We’ve been through a lot this year, haven’t we? I thank you for reading, and wish you all the best for a happy, healthy, and delicious 2013!

Clean Plate Club

Clean Plate Club

As usual, I inhaled the first bowl of my winter favorite, herisah (continue on for very simple recipe). I only thought to take a photo after I’d literally licked the bowl clean. So I took another photo (below) when I had it for dinner again the next night. My small crockpot’s worth made 4-5 servings. … Continue reading

Holiday Ruminations

Holiday Ruminations

I wish you all a Merry Christmas (or holiday of your choice) and a happy and healthy New Year. And of course I hope you will enjoy some truly delicious meals with your family and friends this time of year. A shared meal should be so much more than just the food on the table; … Continue reading

Crustless Cranberry Pie (or Cake)

Crustless Cranberry Pie (or Cake)

I just love a good recipe tip! So, thank you to my co-worker who told me about this easy pie she makes at Thanksgiving each year. I ended up using a different kind of baking vessel, since my bag of organic cranberries was a little less than more typical size the recipe called for. I … Continue reading