If chewy, nutty baked goods are your thing, you’ll love these scones. Made with steel-cut oats–whole oat ker…
Women over 60 could use a Swedish Fika break every day. No travel required.
Fika is the Swedish custom of taking a break in the afternoon with coffee and pastries. It is similar to English afterno…
Delicious, nutritious Nordic cod chowder with leeks and fennel
When I think of Scandinavia I think of cod. Not really. I think of beautiful fjords and Viking ships and blonde-haired i…
Aquavit—A Nordic spirit for modern cocktails
Aquavit, literally “water of life,” is the signature spirit of Scandinavia. We first encountered it when f…
La Galette des Rois—a January tradition from France belongs on your table
Galette des rois is a winter tradition According to tradition the Galette des Rois, or King Cake, makes its first appear…
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava: Which one to choose for your special occasion?
It is our belief that as women over 60, a glass of bubbly should be our go-to for all occasions. But with several billio…
Poires belle-Hélène: an elegant dessert for a special occasion
In a season filled with buttery cakes and cookies a fruit-based dessert can be a welcome alternative. Poires belle- H&#x…
Prune-Armagnac Gingerbread: a spicy winter dessert for grown ups
Gingerbread is too delicious to appear only at children’s parties or as tree ornaments, though. Here is a very adult ver…
A perfect cocktail for fall: Calvados with a twist
The hills of Normandy roll westward from Paris to the English Channel, passing Monet’s gardens, the town of Rouen …
The humble baked apple glams it up
It’s time to revisit the baked apple and rescue it from the depths of our grannies’ recipe box. Baked appl…
Easy freezer bag granita: a refreshing treat for hot summer days
You may have had granita before—a crunchy frozen dessert that also can be served as a palate cleanser between cou…
From the Aegean, Greek summer salads and dishes
When it’s hot and humid we want salads and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Where do we look …