Julia Child’s recreated kitchen at The Smithsonian. In 1976 Julia Child wrote an essay for Architectural Digest about her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In it she called her kitchen “the beating heart and social center of the household … both practical and beautiful, a working laboratory as well as a living and dining room.” Sounds […]
A few weeks ago my curiosity got the best of me. I took a detour from my carefully crafted grocery list and tossed a jar of coconut butter into the shopping cart. For quite a while now I’ve been hearing an increasing number of people singing the praises of coconut butter. […]
The birthday cake; a truly wonderful invention that often leaves us with contented smiles and full bellies. Even bad birthday cakes are generally better received than say…haggis or black pudding is for your birthday. If it is smothered in icing, if it is dry or moist with a filling or sprinkles and covered in candles, […]
[Image Credit: Canela Bistro & Wine Bar] Just a little hungry? Like variety? Want a fun place to meet friends for drinks and food? Check out your local tapas bars. These eateries, which originated in Spain, are springing up everywhere in the U.S. […]
While the death of the Sunday lunch has long been foretold, research suggests that more than eight in ten of us still sit down for a traditional roast, but many people are pushing these get-togethers back until the evening. […]
In this recipe, you’ll learn: 20-Minute recipe that you can serve over rice or noodles Simple sweet and sour sauce that can be used in countless dishes Recipe from the famous Rosa’s Thai Cafe in London […]
Family food With its connotations of hyper-organised, Delia-style housewifeliness, “meal planning” has long been seen as rather old-fashioned, not something a modern woman should confess to. […]