Category Archives: Food
Blush My A**
Okay, so I’m about to go out on book tour again, and there is something needling me– just a wee needle in the otherwise massive haystack of life and its challenges. Allow me to rant a bit. Rosé is often … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Cookies
Ever since I posted that I’m not much of a baker, I’ve gotten emails from readers sharing their favorite holiday cookie recipes. And as, by Murphy’s law, I seem to be on the radar for email chain letters re: sharing … Continue reading
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Holiday Baking Panic
As I’ve written before on this blog, I am not much of a baker. Mostly it’s because I’m too stubborn to follow directions (I know, my loss.) I like to riff on recipes, and that can work beautifully on the … Continue reading
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For the love of a little decadence. Or a lot.
From time to time I stumble upon edible items that make me want to weep, and whilst touring around the country this last year, every so often I’ve gotten the urge to splurge food-wise. I usually do it in a … Continue reading
Eataly– Bless you, Mario Batali.
I love markets. Whenever I’m travelling, whether it’s in a third world country or in a massively gentrified city, I try to go to the central market. It not only is a feast for the senses, but it holds the … Continue reading
Pear Cake Bliss
Okay, I know I said that I don’t bake– not to any large extent, but I ran into a friend at the copy store and she was copying this recipe for friends and I demanded one. I have a thing … Continue reading
Personal Day
When is the last time you took a personal day? Mine was yesterday. I had just come off a few stunningly wonderful days in San Francisco doing readings. Readings are intense, especially with a memoir. People are hungry for messages … Continue reading
Food Can Bring You Back
Thank to all of you who sent in recipes to my Sentimental Recipe Contest. I admit that the stories alone were food for me. As fall tucks us into Montana and the fever to spend long afternoons in the kitchen … Continue reading
Ceres’ Table– Fantastic New Chicago Restaurant!
Ceres’ Table: 4882 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640 773. 878. 4882 Ceres is the ancient Roman goddess of the harvest. She was born in Sicily, like our chef. Recently I had the pleasure of dining at a new Chicago … Continue reading
