This super easy Mint Mocktail is quick and delicious. Perfect for a warm day or in any weather when you want an alcohol-free drink to sip. Elegant too. With temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic still balmy, here at least there's time enough to enjoy a post-summer mocktail. Once the weather cools, a Mint Mocktail for brunch. And when the Kentucky Derby rolls around next May (May 6, 2023), you can sip it as a mint julep substitute. The idea for this drink and the photos are courtesy of ... read more
Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins Upgraded
I'm in love with summer fruit. Of course, I love to eat fruit "as is," but I'm also a fan of fruit in other forms. Jams filled with fruit, and fruit-laden cakes are often good and sometimes marvelous. I like pies, galettes, and cobblers too. But my heart really belongs to fruit-filled muffins. Single serving gems, I rarely pass up a muffin, especially if it is bursting with blueberries. So these Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins speak to me - as in "come hither and take a ... read more
Simple Summer Fruit Cornmeal Cake
With friends coming for brunch, I knew that the last course of our meal should be a light cake. I had lots of summer fruit and a few moments to check out the possibilities. After considerable ... read more
Fabulous Vegetarian Baked Beans
Certain holiday celebrations call for baked beans. And this weekend is one of them. Traditional Boston baked beans have salt pork. I've never used it, but I love versions with bacon and pancetta as ... read more
Simple Dipping Sauce for Artichokes
Fresh steamed artichokes are a delight in hot weather. I love tearing off the leaves and pulling them through my teeth. Like eating corn-on-the-cob, but without those awful strings. Add a simple ... read more
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Risotto
These days I'm all about simple dishes. And when I find one like this creamy, dairy-free pumpkin risotto, I feel as though I won the lottery. The first time I made this, both my beloved and I went ... read more
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