This post was originally published in April 2010, which means Maverick (aka Harrison) was 9 years old. A few things have changed since then: He now towers over me and is most certainly more man than boy. His biceps are strong from lifting cinderblocks in the backyard (quarantine) and from doing pull ups on the […]
In the midst of a global pandemic, comfort can come in many forms. My comfort is cooking and feeding people. When Barr and I started Flavorista in 2008, our lives were very different. Our children were much younger and we were working towards that elusive equilibrium of personal, family and marital balance. Fast forward 12 […]
Those near and dear to me know my predisposition to classic, simple ingredients and dishes. Ricotta cheese is one of those ingredients. I have been in love with ricotta cheese since my first taste of it as an ingredient layered into lasagna. Then I saw it shine as the star of ricotta pie from Maria’s Pastry in Boston’s […]
Summer = fresh berries. YAY! It is finally strawberry season here in Maine which means it is time to pick, pick, pick and jam, jam, jam. It would be silly not to eat as many berries out of hand as possible during the fleeting season. Strawberry Shortcake is the perennial favorite so this dessert might […]
Mother’s Day is tomorrow. Are you ready? This cake can be made ahead with much success and is way better than burnt toast on mom’s special day, especially if it is served with good coffee. This streusel coffee cake is often referred to as Honey Bun Cake because of the extra layer of icing spooned over […]
I have made many dals, they are a key part of the vegan detox that I do a few times a year. To my understanding, dal is a staple in most Indian households and just like curry blends, each cook has his/her own variation with endless possibilities. Dal is usually made from yellow or red lentils seasoned […]
I was 30 years old when I first saw and tasted Monkey Bread. My reaction was where have you been all my life and my instinct was to abscond with the recipe. Monkey Bread is a sticky cake that you pull apart with your fingers. it is best eaten warm. There are countless variations but […]
Some recipes have humble beginnings and this is certainly one of them. Here’s the back story: Lollie and her friends are masters of make your own sundae bars. One of the best combinations of the many I have witnessed was crumbled Oreo cookies and Nutella mixed into vanilla ice cream. Seriously, Ben and Jerry’s has […]
Marco keeps a list of recipes that he would like me to make on our fridge. Ricotta gnocchi, a recipe I learned to make in Sicily, is one of Marco’s absolute favorites. Homemade gnocchi is very easy to make once you get the hang of it. To get little gnocchi pillows, it requires a gentle, […]
My dear friend and neighbor, Rachelle, works at Farmer’s Market and I am often the lucky recipient of vegetables that didn’t sell or were in especially high quantities. In additional to market, Ray also has her own large garden. These green lovelies arrived on my porch a few weeks back amidst a hectic deadline and […]
