Nutmeg, More Precious Than Gold
In the 14th century, a pound of nutmeg was purportedly worth three sheep and a cow; in the 17th century, the little, fragrant nut was valued higher than gold.
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
CAULIFLOWER SOUP – – head cauliflower (, cut in florets), shallot (minced), Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, Ground cinnamon (preferably Vietnamese), 1. Place the cauliflower and shallot into a medium-sized saucepan and cover with water by 2-inches (5cm). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low so the […]
A Trio of Soups
My college-aged children arrive home for the holidays like most people’s: mere shadows of themselves, survivors of the semester, starving for mom’s cooking. I am all too ready to comply as I’ve been in the seasonal spirit for weeks. The French build up to the holidays with lovely dinners beginning in early December, […]
Farm-o-mat
I was driving down a familiar country road on Friday, after a visit to one of the high schools my daughter is considering. I say familiar, because I drove my son down that road daily during his high school years, reveling (yes, reveling), in the small, stone villages, the brick farmhouses, the expanses of waving […]
