I'd like to tell you a story about some cookies. Let me take you back, waaaaaaay back to fall 2005. I h

 In July, I did something either really smart or really stupid, depending on how you look at it. I quit m

I thought I knew all there was to know about coconut: that sweet, flaky, nutty white stuff that I use in cooki

Whenever a loved one comes back from vacation, one of my first questions after the general So... how was it?&n

I recently purchased a zucchini the size of a newborn human. It was sitting off to the side at one of the vegg

Just because summer is coming to a close soon doesn't mean we have to pack it all in just yet. I fully intend

Anyone who's ever bought fruit or veg at a farmer's market knows that fresh, local produce tastes utterly diff

Makes one 9x13 or 10x14-inch cake

Great inventions are born from necessity, or, in this case, not having any limes. We've been drinking a lot of

I know I sound like a broken record, but I really miss grocery shopping in England. In Chelmsford we lived rig

Makes about 1 lb of ricotta

A twist on the classic cocktail from Harry's Bar in Venice.

A fresh, summery treat to have for brunch or a snack.

    A couple years ago I received a wedding invitation in the mail from my friend Ellen, who I had m

A fruity and refreshing drink to enjoy on a sunny patio.

Packed with veggies, nuts, lentils and fruit, this salad is great as a side or as a whole meal.

Dark chocolate, soft caramel, and crumbly shortbread make this a decadent treat.

Makes about 1 pound of mascarpone

   One of my very favourite things is receiving unexpected food gifts... I swear I'm not trying to s

A rich Parisian treat that's surprisingly easy to make.

Makes 3 loaves

    When I was going to school in London a few years ago, a bunch of us would usually get lunch at a

A deliciously grown-up version of vanilla Girl Guide cookies.

A delicious yet health-conscious dessert (raw, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free)

I don't know about you, but whenever I buy a bunch of bananas, I can never seem to finish eating all of them b

A unique cross between a pound cake and a macaroon, this coconut bread tastes especially good with raspberry j

Recently I've had a string of okay-but-not-great baking experiences, using recipes I found online. I'm usually

  Once I get the first whiff of spring, I immediately want to do the following, all day every day: 1) str

  Allow me to introduce Attempt #2 in my quest for a copycat of Bloom Cookie Co.'s maple french toast coo

Is there anything cooler than getting a surprise in the mail? I love how finding a UPS notification amid piles

   I know that our sense of smell is supposed to be the sense most strongly linked to memory, but I

There are few things better in this world than a really, really good chocolate chip cookie. Everything about t

Makes about 3 cups

I don't make New Year's resolutions. Maybe I should, but I just can't be bothered... especially since January

  Lately I've been daydreaming about sunshine and palm trees. As I mentioned in my last post, I managed t

I'm back! Sorry for the long hiatus. The past few months have been a whirlwind - from a conked-out oven and a