I always like to start a dinner party with an Amuse Bouche- (a little morsel to start - literally ONE bite). Yes, you can spend hours prepping a more elaborate little taste, BUT you can also make it really simple and work with what you have. As the main course for last night's dinner, […]
Read More ›Clients and readers often ask my position on eating 'fattier' cuts of meat. I personally do eat them, on occasion, although you'll more often find me eating grass fed flank than chuck! Last night, I made a remarkably easy lamb chop dish, which was ready in about 15 minutes. -Pat dry lamb chops and season […]
Read More ›It's harder to find that lots of other lettuces, so when you encounter it at the Farmer's Market or Whole Foods, grab it while you can!It's such a delicate leaf that even by itself, it makes for a beautiful presentation. Here's an easy salad I made last night as our starter to our dinner. (All […]
Read More ›Nell, Can you comment on this article in your blog, please, which discusses the use of gluten in clarifying red wine? I want to know how wide spread this practice is and if the gluten left in the wine harms the drinker. Thanks, Susan Hi, Susan, I didn't have an answer off the top of my […]
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