Out of this world (Upcycling bed sheets)
From old make new. The boys have been totally into the solar system and Star Wars recently. For a recent Star-Wars-themed birthday party, I thought...
Nori-wrapped seared scallop sashimi
And the tale of my seared sashimi extravaganza continues. (This is part 3). Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy. It consists of very fresh raw meat,...
Lemon pepper seared tuna sashimi
This is part 2 of my seared sashimi extravaganza. Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy. It consists of very fresh raw meat, most commonly fish, sliced...
Sesame-crusted seared salmon sashimi
I haven’t been blogging much lately. That’s because I had foot surgery a couple of weeks ago, so I haven’t been *doing* much worth blogging...
Croque madame casserole refashioned
What to do with leftover cubed bread the day after a cheese fondue? (Cheese fondue is a Swiss dish where cubes of bread are dipped...
Gifts in a jar: m&m cookies
I made m&m cookies in a jar. Not very paleo, I know. But the teachers I am gifting are definitely Not. Paleo. So, I figured...
Gifts in a jar: curried lentil soup
Last week, one of my best friends wrote me an e-mail that she was planning to give presents gifts in a jar this holiday season....
Five-spice glazed carrots
It is a huge challenge to get my elder son to eat any vegetable or fruit. He categorically refuses. In fact, for a while I...
Raspberry pavlova
While playing Suzette, a cordon bleu cook in the Zurich Comedy Club‘s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner (November 6-16, 2013), I cooked all the dishes...
Veal a la crème
While playing Suzette, a cordon bleu cook in the Zurich Comedy Club‘s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner (November 6-16, 2013), I cooked all the...