In Minnesota, the return of spring means a number of good things. Among them, that it's time to fire up the gr

Some of my favorite people are flavored similarly to my favorite foods :: just enough sweet with a big pinch

Here’s a typical comment I get from some of my friends who follow Raisin & Fig: “I would love to try s

I used to have a tendency to over-think things. Whether a business decision, a should-I-cut-my-hair decision o

I haven't always been comfortable in the kitchen. Like many areas of my life, this is one where I was a "late

Today would have been my dad's 89th birthday. Tonight, Husband and I will toast him with a little Scotch, and

My two worlds have collided – and I couldn’t be more excited!  My “day job” in the music ind

Christmas "traditions" certainly have their seasons. Marriages, divorces, the passage of time {and loved ones}

The part of Pennsylvania I'm from is known for coal-mining, odd language {for instance, saying "you'uns" inste

Are you already feeling the annual "shrinking of the pants" that comes with holiday indulging? Me too! You kno

The filling combinations are endless. Start with this recipe, then make it your own!

This Chicken with Lemon-Leek Zucchini "Linguine" is a result of my neighbor Bonnie’s generosity. In additio

I don’t remember ever being in a hurry when staying with “Grandma Lets Me.” {Nor do I remember who first

Eighteen years ago this weekend, there was a huge storm, the bartender got caught in the elevator, and my olde

I remembered at the last minute that I was supposed to take something to a neighborhood gathering this past we

When someone mentions doing a "cleanse" I think sacrifice, suffering, and counting the days until I can get ba

Wolfgang Puck "Adventures in the Kitchen"

I nearly knocked a lady over in the produce section the other day when I saw a display of fresh figs and made

Who knew a chicken salad sandwich could bring out the rudeness in me AND turn me in to a temporary stalker?! I

My friend Elaine isn't in town that often, but when she is, we do our darndest to schedule lunch, as well din

You're looking for something impressive - yet simple; healthy - but full of flavor. This Wild Salmon, Orzo &am

When one of my favorite people on earth received a surprise cancer diagnosis recently, I wanted to DO somethin

  Memorable meals alway include two things - great food and great company. I'd argue that the more import

  Husband to me in front of guests: "Honey, why don't you show everybody your spiralizer?" {Because who

Husband and I have started naming our different bike routes. Last weekend, our 15 mile ride took us along

If you stopped by our house after the kitchen remodel, you would immediately notice the upgraded appliances

The first time Husband had these Hot Sausage Canapes, he immediately renamed them "Man Squares." They are perf

Our friends know that when they come to our house for dinner, they are going to be guinea pigs. While I love h

One of life's great gifts is reconnecting with long-lost friends. Pat is a very funny comedian that I knew "ba

Velvety tomatoes spiked with the sweet and smoky flavors of red bell pepper and chipotle will perk you right u

Why, yes, that IS my Chitty Chitty Bang Bang lunch box in the background! This beat-up metal box brings back

I am in a new relationship. And I'm giddy. "C" and I have always gotten along - I mean, we've been "friends" s

A recent weekend found both Husband and me feeling a bit under the weather - coupled with a few of those gray

I won't make you guess what gives this pasta its gorgeous color. It's BEETS! And oh-my-word, is this dish deli

This recipe was actually published over a year ago, but I'm sharing it again for three reasons: First, I've ma

Adapted from Dorie Greenspan