Archive for February 2023
FULL OF BEANS
One of the best things about being a TV-food producer is that you get to meet all sorts of passionate people whose lives revolve around food and ingredients. That’s all they think about. One of the more delightful people I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing is Steve Sando, the founder of Rancho Gordo, a…
Read MoreIRISH SODA BREAD
I’ve never been a fan of corned beef and cabbage, so to honor St. Patrick’s Day, I lean towards a classic Irish Soda Bread. It’s one of the easiest breads to make because it doesn’t require any yeast, just baking powder and baking soda. I like to add raisins in mine, but currents work…
Read MoreTASTY TEA CAKES
Some call these snowball cookies, others might call them Russian Tea Cakes, but I call them just plain delicious. This is a riff on the Land O Lakes® Snowball Cookie recipe. I’m hoping they don’t mind that I tweeked it a bit. These go great with an afternoon cup of Earl Grey. Pass the…
Read MoreIT’S ALWAYS TEA TIME SOMEWHERE
There’s something so soothing about tea. It’s one of the few calorie-free pleasures in my life, assuming I’m not having black tea that commands milk. I always keep one of those electric water heaters on the counter so that I can refill my cup at a moment’s notice. I’ve got cabinets full of teas…
Read MoreFRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRY RELISH
Whenever I pass by a French bakery I can’t resist buying a loaf of freshly baked bread. One of my favorites is the classic sourdough bread, pain de levain. All you need is a slice, some good butter, and a cup of tea to turn a bad day into a good one. But if…
Read MoreGRUYERE GOUGERES
I’m not sure what I love more — the smell of these gougeres baking in the oven or the actual first bite as it melts in your mouth. My husband is a master at these and I beg him to make these whenever anyone is coming over. He’s experimented with all kinds of different…
Read MoreTHE KG ANNUAL SKI FEST
As my Uncle Allen used to say, “Skiing is the glue that holds this family together.” And from 1970 until this very day, he’s been absolutely right. Family traditions can pack in a whole bunch of different emotions, but at the end of the day, for good and bad, they help us stay connected…
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