If you are anything like us, your freezer will always be stocked with logs of frozen cookie dough. When I ask Jon and Miren what they would like to have for the dessert, I know the answer will be "chunky and chewy chocolate chip cookies with crunchy salt on top" They take after C. and ...
This is my favorite time of year where I get to hold my loved ones close.Tightly.I am cooking for friends this Christmas. Still undecided about the menu, but happy that we can gather and share. These cookies will be part of it, I know. Pecan, vanilla bean, and rum shortbread cookies I made to give ...
Today I leave for France where I will be teaching a 4-day food styling and photography workshop in the dream-like background of the Dordogne region. Our workshop will be held at this amazing manoir. Can you guys believe this place? I cannot wait to swim in this pool. The weather is expected to be beautiful. ...
"Can you make pancakes for breakfast before going to the farmers' market?" asked J. as soon as I walked downstairs Saturday morning. He was up early. He knew it was the weekend and that a trip to the farmers' market was the first thing in order. Just like every other Saturday morning."Can I help?"Our bellies ...
I love this time of year. I have never been one to get caught up in the craziness of it all. I am a minimalist and I try not to overindulge when it comes to shopping. I like to keep things simple. But there is one thing that I love to do and that is ...