Baked beans have been a staple of picnics and barbecues throughout the U.S. and on breakfast plates in the UK for years.…
The Pimm’s Cup: a refreshing drink to welcome summer, and croquet
The reward for an American who was subjected to several hours of cricket at the Hampstead Cricket Club in London some ye…
The savory side of strawberries: 6 recipes to try now
They appear so briefly—sweet local strawberries. Even though they can be hideously overpriced we surrender to the…
7 spring salads to make now. Right now.
Spring is an odd time for salads. We’re tired of the bitter greens (looking at you, spinach, kale, Brussels sprou…
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 of the time th…
Looking for a special gift? These gourmet chocolates are works of art.
The problem with giving chocolate as a gift is not the chocolate. It’s overcoming the temptation to keep them for …
Chinese Hot Pot: It’s dinner, it’s a party, it’s perfect for a night in
When nights are long and temperatures are chilly, we long for something piping hot to eat and good company to share it w…
5 crazy good vegetarian Thanksgiving menus. You won’t miss the turkey.
The trend towards plant-based eating is becoming more popular among both young and older generations. Reasons vary, from…
One-pan Thanksgiving dinner for two makes prep and clean up a breeze
Sheet pan dinners have been around for a few years but, as a woman in the prime of old age, I didn’t get the appea…
Piperade: a colorful (and delightfully savory) tomato-pepper mélange from the Basque country
Is your garden bursting with tomatoes and peppers? Or do the mounds of colorful veggies at the farmers market make you g…
How to make a perfect lemonade: the quintessential drink of summer
There is probably no beverage that entices the palate on a hot summer day as much as a cool glass of sweet-tart lemonade…
Our favorite Trader Joe’s frozen pastas: la dolce vita in mere minutes
Do you yearn to sit in a Roman trattoria, twirling some pasta around your fork, capturing the delectable sauce with each…