I sat down to write about banana bread, trying to think of all things banana … and had a vivid sensory memory of how much I loved a particular banana ice-cream as a kid! The creamy, creamy taste, the heady…
My Mother-In-Law’s Foolproof Beef Casserole
This recipe in my mother-in-law’s collection champions simple, fresh ingredients, and is delicate but SUPER tasty! And, there’s a reason it’s called a CASSEROLE. I’ve read on the internet that the difference between casseroles and stews is that casseroles cook…
Heaven Lemon Flan
I can see her in the kitchen,Apron on and sleeves rolled up,Measurin’ spices in a teaspoon,Figs and raisins in a cup. Now she’s throwin’ apple quartersIn that wooden bowl of hers,‘Long with lemon peel and orange,An’ she stirs, an’ stirs,…
Mediterranean-Style Fish Stew
Recently, I made some Mediterranean-style fish stew for dinner, and it was good for my body, my soul, and my travelling spirit. I lived in a country by the Mediterranean for a few years. When I think of the seafood,…
The Winter Pear
Whiskey, wine and well-crafted writing all take time to develop. Recently, I was discussing my fiction writing process with my daughter. My stories, I told her, sometimes took years to develop. The layering process that gives the story richness, depth,…
Easy Tasty Smoked Salmon Bake
You can imagine yourself eating this easy, tasty smoked salmon bake with a salad and a crisp sauvignon blanc on a trellised balcony overlooking the water. Hauling it out with a flourish for your friends at a spring picnic under…
