If you happen to have the luck of a few extra lemons in your kitchen, I’m here to give you some ideas. One of my favorite things in the whole universe of fabulous desserts is lemon mousse. It’s light and creamy and full of the tart pu...

How cool is it to discover you have a brand new favorite cookie? I just so happened to see this recipe featured on the ever-industrious Alice Medrich’s blog and right away I knew I had to get to the kitchen and see for myself. And wow...

I’m pretty obsessed with strawberries these days. When the season shifts and the market is flooded with new fruit, it’s impossible not to get mesmerized. Then I spotted some fresh rhubarb a couple of days ago and boom, I had to jump ...

Bright red spring strawberries have found their way to our markets just about everywhere. Time to break out the seasonal shortcakes, pies, angel food and the ice cream machine! Rhubarb cannot be far behind. For a little diversion, ...

Chocolate’s rich, dark, earthy flavor is suited to so many partners. It’s terrific with nuts, salt, olive oil, liqueur, brandy or rum and some types of dried and fresh fruit and red wine. Espresso and spice are a couple of my favorite...

Spring has definitely sprung. There are tulips and asparagus everywhere! The evening light is back and the street scenes are transformed. There are the occasional showers that we know will bring us May flowers. Strawberries have arri...