Crème Fraîche is often described merely as French sour cream. But that is far too simple of a comparison. Crème fraîche has a more complex flavor than standard sour cream. It is at the same time...

Early spring means one, wonderful vegetable: Asparagus! So it was only obvious that I would whip up an asparagus dish to submit to this week's Weekend Herb Blogging, the brainchild of Kalyn at...

Being an informed, conscientious consumer these days can often be difficult. The labels on meat are confusing and can be misleading. What means what? Here is a quick tutorial to help you make...

The final weekend of March offers some spectacular food and wine events to savor. This Saturday and Sunday the folks in Hermann, Missouri are once again proclaiming their town as "the Sausage...

Dinner in just ten minutes? Yes, I'm serious. I know you think it can't be done. But it can. I know this because I recently pulled it off. I got this tasty tortellini soup on the table in just...

Spring roared in like a lion yesterday! It was a dark, wet, very windy day that called out for something sweet and light and with the promise of warm, sunny days. This Lavender Tea Cake was just the...

Some of the best recipes I've seen this week. The Proud Italian Cook shares her old family recipe for a scrumptious looking side dish called Vegetali Alla Marie that is made entirely from frozen...

Some of this weekend's Food and Wine events to savor. Portland, Oregon plays host this weekend to the 14th Annual Spring Beer and Wine Fest where you can meet artisan brewers, winemakers and food...

Almost every kitchen is stocked with ingredients to make beautifully colored, naturally dyed easter eggs. Ingredients from your freezer, spice cupboard, pantry and fridge will create a rainbow of...

So many times I've stopped in front of this curious looking, pale green vegetable that looks like something dropped from outer-space, picked one up with the intention of buying a couple, then put...

How would you like to help America's Second Harvest, an organization that fights hunger in America, and get a free cookbook at the same time? Through the end of March, the Barilla pasta company is...

If you happen to be in California this weekend, you've got several wine events to choose from. For some serious wine tasting, you'll be happy to know that the Rhone Rangers are hosting their...

The month of March offers plenty of cold, rainy days that require some serious comfort food. Pick up Bake Until Bubbly, the new cookbook by Clifford A. Wright, for hearty casseroles from around the...

Have you ever read Five Quarters of the Orange or Blackberry Wine? Or maybe you've heard of the novel Chocolat or have seen the popular movie with Juliette Binoche and johnny depp? Well, the...

At least once a week I try to catch up with my favorite food blogs. You would be amazed by just how many hours I could devote to this activity! Yes, I do have a life. These are the best......

My entry for this week's Weekend Herb Blogging is a salad of rich, dark green le Puy lentils infused with herbes de Provence and garlic, scattered with chunks of tangy, fresh goat cheese and...

The beach is the place to be this weekend. There are events celebrating wine and seafood on both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. The Outer Banks in North Carolina are playing host to the Outer Banks...

I haven't made savory mini muffins in ages! Possibly since last August. Last night's were wonderful, little bite-sized muffins that I served with apéritifs to Danish friends who came for...

The month of March already? Hard to believe that for many of us, winter is pretty much over. (If you're still buried under piles of snow, don't despair, it will melt soon!) The softness of...

Friday evening I whipped up one of my all time favorite dishes: Pad thai. Attending the University of Washington in Seattle meant that a fabulous and inexpensive Thai restaurant was around virtually...