It was so gratifying to finally be able to have almost everyone over, even in my tiny apartment after missing Christmas back here for so many years. …
How is it possible that the holidays have sneaked up on us again?…
I am sharing this recipe because I'm a giver. I just hope the competitors in my family are too busy to read this post!…
Some things are worth waiting for, like a perfect fall day, a job you love, and your turn to bask in the glory of winning the Annual Cutthroat Tunno Pumpkin Pie Competition! So, without further ado, I would like to proudly announce that the winner of this year’s competition goes to……………………………………………………………..…
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Thankfulness and Twelve Hard-Learned Truths about Pie Crust
November 23, 2021
Here are my twelve, hard-learned truths about pie crusts. …
How can you go wrong with pumpkin and butterscotch -- in FALL?…
I’ve come to realize that western Pennsylvania does not have perfect weather very often, which is why when a perfect night like last night offered itself up, I jumped on it. The sky was a moody navy blue with puffs of cottony clouds that let a few stars peek through. As I’ve mentioned at least a million times, fall is my favorite time — with temperatures in the…
Jump on your holiday gift buying now and spend December eating bonbons by the fire. …
Yesterday I was on a brisk walk in windy, 50 degree weather, perfect for the first day of fall, when an acorn flew out of a tree and smacked me hard on the hand. I actually yelped. It seemed appropriate that a reckless acorn would usher in my favorite season. Just like everything in life, you get what you love along with a little bit of pain. I’m…
Patrick really honed his cooking in Italy and often starts with a base of garlic, lots of olive oil, celery, onions and carrots. It's a great base for soups or pastas. It's called soffrito in Italian cooking. The French call it mirepoix and use butter. …