I find making lists and writing down a schedule to be extremely helpful in planning the dinner.

In addition, I strongly recommend purchasing an instant read thermometer to make sure all the food is cooked to the proper temperature. Also, don’t let the turkey sit out unrefrigerated for too long.

I’m really excited about this movie. Hoping it opens lots of peoples eyes.

I adore shortbread. Adding crystalized ginger and hazelnuts to the basic recipe was a great idea!

“‘There is no such passion in human nature as the passion for gravy among gentlemen. It’s nothing to say a joint won’t yield - a whole criminal wouldn’t yield - the amount of gravy they expect at dinner. And what I have undergone in consequence,’ cried Mrs Todgers, raising her eyes and shaking her head, ‘no-one would believe!’”

From Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens

I enjoy Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg,
Michael Pollan, Ruth Reichl, Elizabeth David, MFK Fisher, Michael Ruhlman, and many others.

In the midwest, this pie is known as a Schaum Torte.

Meals at restaurants long-gone and never to be duplicated, make up some of my favorite food memories.

Insalada Caprese is my number one way to eat the season’s best, freshest tomatoes. Greek Salads are wonderful too!

I will make ice cream for my wonderful husband.