Crisp, Farm Fresh Apples plus Salted Caramel Sauce equals YUM!

Ever since I made my first “free form” pie (think Galette, Crostata, Tart…), I have lost interest in making a standard style pie. Mind you, the ratio of desserts to food that I create is quite small. However, when it comes to pie style desserts, I find free form crusts to be much more rustic looking and fun to make. And it doesn’t hurt that  they … Read more Crisp, Farm Fresh Apples plus Salted Caramel Sauce equals YUM!

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An Intimate Winter Dinner

  Even though we are experiencing summer weather in the middle of winter, I was still craving something warm and hearty.  I decided to try a new recipe for Roasted Leg of Lamb.  I came across an interesting sounding recipe by Dawn Perry in my October Bon Appetit and decided to give it a try.  Since it included one of my favorite underused vegetables; fennel, … Read more An Intimate Winter Dinner

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