Ah, where to begin? As you may already know, I have never been too happy with the quality of the gluten-free baked goods out there. They are usually guilty of one or more of my five “good for gluten-free” offenses. They are too chewy, are too heavy, are too crumbly, are too oily or leaveRead more
One of the best things about this season is pumpkin. Maybe it is because I am from the Northeast, but when the temperature drops I start craving the comfort of those dishes that are served at all good New England inns. Chicken pot pie, crab cakes, roast turkey, and anything pumpkin. Pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin soup,Read more
In September of 1983, I was starting middle school or what some call junior high. On my first day, I spotted a very good-looking boy in my class. He had brown hair, hazel eyes and was already 6 feet tall. Needless to say, I was far from the only one who noticed. After a fewRead more
Summertime. Children running through sprinklers; teenagers jumping from tire swings into lakes; grandparents quenching their thirst with a glass of sweet tea while rocking on their porch. These are all images of a perfect summer or at least the ones I see on TV. However, I am a city girl. So this is not myRead more
