E has something of an aversion to kale (he doesn’t go for anything that resembles a leaf, you know), but it’s so high in antioxidants that I try to sneak it in every now and then. A few weeks ago, I made this Tuscan Kale and Sausage Stew from the November issue of Real Simple. I…
Well, it’s over. The biggest meal of the year. I know you probably still feel full (I sure do), but I also know that Monday is coming, and we all still have our families to feed next week. So here goes. I’ve planned a simple, easy week of “cooking recovery” for all of us who…
So. I know in said in a post earlier this week that you don’t need to refurbish your house in order to have guests. And that’s true. I stand by what I said. On the other hand, if you want to do a little sprucing, and you don’t feel overwhelmed by the prospect, then that’s…
Okay, so you’ve done it. You’ve invited company over – maybe for Thanksgiving dinner, but maybe for something simpler, like dinner on an ordinary night or just a visit on a Sunday afternoon. Maybe for a Christmas cookie swap. Whatever the reason, you now need to prepare, and you’re wondering what possessed you in that…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Christmas close behind, I’ve been thinking about the pressures we put on ourselves in this “do more, have more, be more” culture of ours, and how that affects our ability to provide and enjoy hospitality during the holiday season as well as the rest of the year. To…
This weekly menu is designed to feed a houseful of people with easy dinners that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night. We have two waves of company coming for Thanksgiving week, and yet I’m still working Monday through Wednesday (not an issue since E is on vacation and there are plenty of sightseeing…