When B and I went to Paris, one of the things I was particularly excited for him to try was savory buckwheat crêpes. You seldom see these in the States, which is really too bad because they’re healthier than their white flour cousins and, in my opinion, go much better with savory fillings like meats, … Continue Reading

Another healthy recipe (and great for easy breakfasts the rest of the week). It’s often hard to find tasty breakfast recipes that incorporate vegetables so leave it to Ina to come up with the addition of proscuitto to make these mini frittatas delicious and good for you. 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for … Continue Reading

I’ve never been a big believer in New Year’s resolutions – what’s wrong with the “old me?” Why should I be forced to change just because it’s a new year? That being said, I can’t say January is a completely unreasonable time to be more cognizant of waistlines after the customary holiday binge. But for … Continue Reading

My mom always picks up a panettone bread for Christmas brunch, so it tends to put me in the holiday spirit when I see them start to pop up in the grocery stores around this time of year.  Last year it occurred to me how perfect panettone would be for bread pudding – it’s a … Continue Reading