In many parts of the country late summer means abundant backyard gardens overflowing with fresh zucchini, summer squash and tomatoes. If you don’t have a backyard full of your own then generous neighbors are often eager to share their bounty. Failing that the stalls at farmer’s markets and produce stands […]
Month: August 2011
Pecan Graham Cracker Coffee Cake
In my pool of childhood memories I have this image that drifts to the surface from time to time. I am sitting on a chrome legged chair at our tangerine formica-topped kitchen table…
Baby Bok Choy with Peanuts
Whenever I have reason to be on the other side of Portland I can’t resist stopping by Uwajimaya to look over their huge selection of Asian grocery and houseware items. I often don’t buy all that much: some interesting tofu, pretty packages of udon noodles, canned green tea and/or a […]
Summer Berry Crisp
The first week of blueberry season I bring home a half flat from the Farmer’s Market and set it on my kitchen counter. Everyone, from neighbors to friends to window cleaners, marvels at the size of the berries, asks for a taste, and before I know it they are gone. […]
Found: Sablé of Berries and Soft Cream
Lost and Found When I think of summer desserts one of the first recipes that comes to mind is for Sablé of Berries and Soft Cream, attributed to Jacques Pépin in an article I cut from a magazine many years ago. This recipe is simple and yet sublime. It is […]
Pork Roast with Mango Chutney
I’ve never been a huge fan of warehouse club stores. They do have some great prices but I always seem to spend more on extras I don’t need than I can save on the items I do…