Looking for an easy appetizer for your cocktail party or pre-dinner drinks? Caviar on potato chips is a simple yet elega…
The Champagne Cocktail adds sparkle to the holidays
Champagne has become synonymous with holiday celebrations, particularly during New Year’s Eve and Christmas. We ga…
Apple cider vinegar is for braising, glazing, and vinaigrettes (3 easy recipes to try)
Apple cider vinegar has been the darling of the wellness community, who advocate drinking it for its health benefitsR…
Bruno’s Maple Roasted Squash with Sage and Walnuts
Golden winter squash, walnuts, a hint of maple, sage undertones to cut through the sweetness. Maple Roasted Squash with …
Le Grand Aioli: Easy and elegant entertaining from Provence
If you’re looking for an elegant summer meal that requires practically no cooking, this specialty from sun-drenche…
Summer on a plate: 10 vibrant salads you’ll crave again and again
When the heat is on, we reach for a cold, crisp salad. We scoured the internet for salads that fit that bill, salads tha…
From the Aegean, Greek summer salads and dishes
When it’s hot and humid we seek out meals and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Where do we lo…
The British tea habit—a look behind the cuppa
Authors, poets, and philosophers have all documented the complicated, enduring, and all-encompassing relationship betwee…
14 classic spring desserts perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, and beyond
Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for the new season. New se…
12 easy tea cakes, scones, and buns for a simple afternoon tea
One of the pleasures of working from home is taking a break at 4 p.m. for a cup of tea and a tidbit. Most o…
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…
Start your day with hearty steel-cut oat scones
If chewy, nutty baked goods are your thing, you’ll love these scones. Made with steel-cut oats–whole oat ker…