One Christmas, many, many years ago (way back when everyone shot film – remember that?), I had wanted to make a recipe book for my sister as a Christmas gift. Of course, I wanted the recipe book to have photos, and with my usual poor holiday planning leaving just a few weeks until the big… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Amy
Apple-Cinnamon Crostata
We’re all down to the last hours of preparation for the big Thanksgiving feast, so I’ll keep this quick and to the point. Crostata, the Italian relative of the French galette, is a rustic tart that provides all of the flakiness of a good pie, only without the blind baking process. From the time you… Continue Reading
Sweet and Spicy Candied Butternut Squash
A couple weeks ago, while prepping my wares (and foodstuffs, too) to teach a cooking class at the very lovely Hotel Providence (with an incredibly fun group of students and the amazing ladies of Hotel Providence, Trish and Sarah, assisting), I realized that I needed to gather some ingredients for our day-of-class lunch salad. Being… Continue Reading
What are You Making for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite holiday, and I know that I’m not alone in this. The food, the lack of pressure (well, the no-gifts pressure. there may be some pressure to provide good food), and for our family, the bonfire (!) all combine to make this the best day of the year. Because you… Continue Reading
Butternut Squash-Butter Sauce with Kerrygold Reduced Fat Butter
About five years ago, I took a class in cheese studies. This is an actual university course (albeit continuing education), and when the course ended, those of us who passed the final exam received certificates in Cheese Studies (initial caps intended). Probably unsurprising if you’ve been reading here for a while, I’m proud to say… Continue Reading