Asparagus Tart
It’s official: Spring is finally upon us. It’s funny how, year after year, I actually doubt it’s arrival. I’m a Texas girl, and Milan…
Recipes
Easter Lambycakes, or Coconut Cupcakes
I wasn’t the biggest Easter fan as a child. The day usually began with my mother having a nervous breakdown over a disastrous lamb…
Farro Salad with Radicchio, Orange and Fennel
I know, I know, this isn’t exactly an all-American recipe. Give me a break, though, I do live in Italy and am constantly surrounded…
Brownies
This is my all-time best-received American recipe in Europe. I know I’m not alone; I had the great pleasure of reading David Lebovitz’s Sweet…
“Red” Velvet Valentine Cupcakes
I’m mad at these cupcakes… and I rarely get angry with desserts. These little suckers, however, really frustrated me. Not that they’re bland or…
Fennel & Lemon Tart with Hazelnut Crust
Here’s a great savory tart recipe I threw together for dinner with friends the other night. I’ve been making a lot of sweet and…
Spicy Nutella and Pequin Pepper Truffles
Today is World Nutella Day, an excellent tradition started by Sara from Ms. Advertures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso, but one which…
Newfangled Johnnycakes, or Polenta Pancakes
I woke up in less-than-mint-condition after a late night last weekend, and I awoke craving pancakes. But as I rummaged through my cupboard, coffee still…
Drunken Rum & Vanilla Bean Cake
Warning, this is a dangerous cake. For many reasons. If all the rum doesn’t go to your head, the sugar surely will, and the…
On Returning, and Mexican Tortilla Soup
It’s always a difficult transition for the first few days, no matter if I’m traveling to or from my old or new countries. However,…
Mini Apple Cakes
I’m in a dizzying rush of parties, relatives and holiday baking, but I wanted to post a quick and fantastic apple cake recipe that…
Silky, Savory, Butternut Flan
There is certain cooking jargon that used to immediately repel me from recipe. These are terms that intimidated and mocked me, terms and techniques…
A big night… and great cornbread!
We had TWICE the expected turnout at our big book launch party last night… The bookstore was PACKED, and it was a PARTY. We drank…
Cookies, cookies and more cookies!
I must apologize for my absence from the blog this week… As you can imagine, I’ve been quite preoccupied with the promotion of my…
Thanksgiving in a Box
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. It’s not all apparently wrapped up in frantic consumerism nor blind patriotism nor any particular religion, though of…