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…
3 surprisingly tasty bean salads you’ll love (and make year ’round)
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…
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…