FOOD 
Apples on trees are like free money(1)
I never pass up the chance to pick fruit. It’s almost free. And in these weird economic times, food that grows on trees is like money in the bank. At least that’s the way I see it.
I got the chance to pick…
Apples on trees are like free money
Blackberry bounty? Bake blackberry crisp
Blackberries are saying a long goodbye this season. Lucky for us we can enjoy the berry bounty a little longer. Over the years blackberries have gained more notice for their high antioxidant strength and are a fantastic source of vitamins…
From WWII to zucchini bread
The pictures are what move most me in the fundraiser cookbook, Served and Still Serving.
For once, I’m not talking about food photos.
I’m talking about photos of uniformed women, some from as far back as WWII.
Women at attention in formation. Women who wear combat helmets. Women…
Haricot vert! Mange-Tout!
Here in Paris the autumn harvest of beans is in the markets now. Well, maybe they’ve been around for a while, but at any rate, I’ve just noticed them.
I’ve been hungry for something comforting, but also green (but not the…
