Musings on the human condition from a woman's perspective…
Cookery
A dash of this, a pinch of that, a careful sniff and add just a little bit more…
Cooking for others fills me up in ways food cannot. Preparing a meal, setting the table, buying the wine… seeing the smiles when the food hits the right note for the moment, hearing happy conversation over the meal…these are the moments I live for and that bring me joy and comfort. Here I’ll share a few of my favorite recipes… though without a long introduction or history. I hope you enjoy.
I LOVE to bake … for others. Nothing makes me happier than a good excuse to make a pie or a cake or custard or meal that fills other people up and invites them to come to my table and have a great conversation. I’m not a natural conversationalist; but if you’re in my home,… Read more: The power of food and love for each other…
I’m so not someone who gives a preamble to a recipe. I was inspired last night to make a cake to take to a staff potluck… the end result was incredibly good. This cake is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free. I did make it with eggs, but you could use an alternative and still… Read more: Holiday Honey Turmeric Spice Cake