Simple Peach Tomato Basil Salad was the happy result of my CSA (community supported agriculture) bounty. This month, my most flavorful peaches and tomatoes are snuggling up in this salad. Making it takes less than the time I spent picking out the fruit and it tastes - well, simply like summer on a plate. The US government defines a CSA as "one type of direct marketing, consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation ...." In my case, I subscribe to the ... read more
Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup
This chilled cucumber yogurt soup was the result of a happy coincidence. I wrote this post years ago, but the soup is now a favorite of mine during cucumber season. I've updated it with a few photos and edited the text. But the recipe remains as I wrote it almost a decade ago. How a Birthday Dinner Caused Me to Make Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup Our weekly CSA delivery included four English cucumbers. Normally, I would have made tzatziki , a cucumber and yogurt ... read more
Miso Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies
After a marvelous ramen meal at a DC restaurant I had a disappointing dessert. The starters, ramen, and noodle dishes were all delicious. The miso butter creme cookies not so much. Instead, they were ... read more
Easy Cheesy Loaded Cornbread
This Easy Cheesy Loaded Cornbread is truly addictive. It is basically savory, but with that touch of sweetness that keeps you coming back for more. And it's colorful too. It's perfect for a Memorial ... read more
Hosting 101, Not-Quite-Post Pandemic
I invited my friend Sonia Checchia, party planner extraordinaire, to do this guest post. Her confidence-boosting and sensible tips are a fabulous starting point for getting back to hosting. Like my 10 ... read more
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
When the weather turns unseasonably cool, or if the evening feels chilly after a warm day, this Easy Shepherd's Pie is my answer to "what's for dinner?" Actually, the person asking that question may ... read more
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