This week's Tuesday with Dorie recipe, chosen by Peggy of Peggy the Baker , is a glorious dessert called Caramel Pots de Creme - basic...

Last week's French Friday with Dorie recipe was Cardamom Rice Pilaf.  Better late than never, right? This dish involves frying up on...

Does that look like a super-galactic space monster to you?  The May 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Emma of CookCraftGrow an...

 When I saw the name "black vinegar cake" in Adam Liaw's Two Asian Kitchens , I was intrigued.  On the one hand, I was grosse...

It's a scone kind of month this month, and this week's Tuesday with Dorie challenge was another type of scone - Oatmeal Nutmeg Sco...

Do you like salads?  Generally, I regard them as a side dish, and would rarely choose them as a main course.  However, this week's Fr...

Currently, I am reading Franklin and Eleanor by Hazel Rowley.  I am enjoying it, not only because I didn't know that much about the...