From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Pear + almond tart

30 November 2010

Sometimes, things can all go pear-shaped.  Other times, it can happen often. Thanksgiving did not go the way of that fruit, after all, my last entry’s title notwithstanding.  Actually it was kind of great, and I am still very, very full. But what’s so wrong with being pear-shaped anyway?  The expression, while vivid—whether to describe […]

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Thanksgiving Doom

23 November 2010
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Last week a friend and I were discussing the benefits of Thanksgiving over Christmas and its cousins. There is no shopping beyond the grocery store. No need for mind reading or gift giving. No awkward mistletoe to be avoided (or worse, wind up under all alone). No weirdo office parties. No writing of Christmas cards […]

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Some things I made, part II

2 November 2010
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Sigh.  This can’t become a photo blog because MF can’t (really can’t) take photos.  But as a stopgap measure while things are all a little breathless, here are some things I made. (Above, herbed risotto with a lamb chop + some olives). Risotto pancake with an egg on top (also known as: What To Do […]

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