There are numerous examples of my craziness and the impending severity of it, but number 876 is my inability to throw away over-ripe bananas without promising no one except myself, that I will not let that beautiful fruit go to waste and will immediately bake a lovely bread or muffin. The really crazy thing is […]
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The best (and simplest) Dijon-Lemon Vinaigrette
I haven’t bought a bottle of salad dressing since the Clinton administration. Not when it is so much easier, tastier, healthier and less expensive to make them on your own. Here’s a simple one to start with that will transform your salads instantly. All you need is a jar with a lid or some sort […]
Espresso Chocolate Chip Gelato
In my old liberal hippie escape fantasies, I used to want to run away to Vermont and start a lavender farm and make my own soap. I’ve evolved since then. Now, I want to run away to Tuscany to start a pine nut and basil farm and make my own gelato. I’ll start with this […]