My Christmas Wish List
I don't have many wants for Christmas this year. We're still dealing with the avalanche of wedding presents! But here's my official wish list:1. Pajamas…
Recipe: Cheese on Toast
You can't go wrong with crusty bread and melty cheese. The classic French combination Croque Monsieur brings ham to the party. And the British Welsh…
Giving Thanks
Where do I even start? There are so many things I am thankful for this year. 2008 has been a year of gratitude. Here are…
Recipe: Glazed Gingerbread
The Tartine Bakery cookbook would be a great gift for the exceptionally talented baker on your holiday gift list. For me, an exceptionally non-talented baker,…
Party Recipe: Holiday Brunch
We're officially on for hosting a holiday breakfast party the weekend before Christmas. Time to start thinking about menus! Gourmet Magazine has had two amazing…
Things I Love Today: Monarchy
The PBS's special on life with the Royal Family is one of my favorite things. I love all the behind the scenes work, pomp and…
She & Him
Does anyone have this album (did I just reveal myself to be nearly 30 by calling it an "album?)I love Zooey Deschanel and the snippets…
Recipe: Mushroom, Gruyere and Lemon Quiche
Quiche! Such a simple thing to make for a weekend lunch party. I used this recipe as a starting point last Sunday.I cheated with a…
Wedding Present: Wool Blanket
We received a lovely wedding gift on Friday from a family friend back east: a blanket from MacAusland's woolen mills in Canada. It's raw wool,…
Weekend Round-Up: Baking Up a Storm
Apparently, the recession is exactly the stress motivation I needed to become a better baker. I reached critical-worry about all things money related on Friday.…