My husband and I have been doing the Whole30 eating plan (no sugar, bread, alcohol, dairy, beans, peanuts, soy for 30 days) since the end of February. We both said, “how hard can it be?” Surprisingly, we felt great on the Whole30. For a quick summary of this reset plan, click here. As a result, I…
While cleaning out the butler’s pantry, I am inspired to use one of the many sets of pots de creme from my collection. It is also the middle of citrus season here and lemons are abundant. Pot de crème, plural pots de crème, (pronounced “poe da krem”) is a loose French dessert custard dating to…
Who doesn’t love chicken soup? I always like to keep some on hand, especially when the weather changes and sniffles start appearing. My daughter who is a junior in college wasn’t feeling well and I whipped up a batch for her. I don’t really have a strict recipe, but it’s hard to ruin this soup,…
It is STILL very hot here in Phoenix and this recipe is cool and refreshing. Wherever you are celebrating Labor Day, this salad is full of fresh, summer ingredients and is very simple to make. With just a few ingredients and a light dressing, this is a perfect accompaniment to something off the grill. Since…
I love our neighborhood as it provides the best of both rural and urban living. Even though we are 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix (the 5th largest city in the US), our North Central neighborhood feels like it is miles away. A few years ago, my friend and neighbor, Bo Mostow, called me to discuss…