There’s a rhyme to check the days of the months that goes – or, at least, starts – “thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, except February – ” but from there I can never remember quite what it devolves into while attempting to explain leap years. Oh, well. […]

These super easy marshmallows are honestly as light and silky as a cloud. They are best I have ever tasted, and the good thing about them is, you can use whatever flavors and colors you desire to be festive. Try lime, cherry or lemon, adding more food coloring while beating for brighter marshmallows. The reason […]

This winter has been the weirdest of all. About a week ago, I caught a weather teaser on television a couple of hours before the newscast. The meteorologist blurted out his five-second preview, “Highs near 60 and a little bit of snow in the forecast at 11.” Wait – what? On Christmas Day, Spouse and […]

And just like that, the slow cooker season’s officially upon us. The weather outdoors may be swirling winds and blustering snow, but you can bet that many families are hunkering down and filling their homes with the aroma of spices, stews and nothing to lose. I firmly believe that slow cooking is absolutely appropriate during […]

Years ago, a friend took me to one of his favorite restaurants in New York City. Dinner was fantastic, the company riveting, but what stayed with me most was dessert: maple budino. One bite and I was smitten. The pudding was luxuriously fatty and creamy, and the flavor was incredibly clean: maple and maybe a […]