One of the greatest things about living in Paris was getting to explore France’s wonderful wines. I took a class on French wine while I was there, which was a wonderful decision even though the credits didn’t transfer back to my US college. I learned about the wine and champagne-making processes, the proper way to open and taste wines, and I was able to develop my palate by tasting several different wines each class. It was a wonderful time in … Continue reading
Crisps are a wonderful dessert. The nutty, crunchy toppings are definitely my favorite part, and they’re perfect sprinkled over summer-ripe fruit. This cherry and white peach crisp is a great way to make any excess fruit you have taste even more delectable. Serve the crisp hot with a scoop of ice cream, and you have summer perfection on a plate. To make this crisp, preheat your oven to 375ºF. Cut up your fruit into half inch pieces. I used sweet, … Continue reading
I tend to make pancakes when I am home alone for extended periods of time. I love experimenting with different add-ins. I’ve had success with bananas, chocolate chips, blueberries, and even pumpkin. I love peach pancakes, and there are plenty of beautiful, ripe peaches around these days that need to be used up. So when David went out of town last weekend, I had myself some pancakes. For dinner. And breakfast. And another dinner. They are good, but the repetition … Continue reading