Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy

Before the last of the season’s lush fresh figs disappear from the markets, I wanted to share one more “figgy” recipe with you.   This Fresh Fig Tart with Orange Flower Custard is one of my favorites.  The custard is  light and creamy, thanks to the addition of crème fraîche, …

Since I now have a stockpile of TJ’s Cookie Butter in my pantry, I decided that I should probably justify my greed by trying it in a few recipes. You know, in the name of “research”. Lots of tantalizing treats came to mind: cheesecake, ice cream, and…Cookie Butter Cups. Cookie Butter Cups! Gah! As if my obsession wasn’t already bad enough, now I was going to smother it in chocolate.

For years, I’ve heard numerous friends wax poetic about David Chang’s legendary Momofuku restaurants.  Even non-foodie friends have raved to me about it.   Alas, I have never been there.  And feeling left out, I’ve tried to get in the act by buying Chang’s cookbook and recreating some of his …

The kids are back in school. Labor Day has come and gone. And, the nights are getting longer.  All of these are signs that summer is winding down.  For me, another tip off is the profusion of fresh figs that start hitting the supermarkets right about now.  Rows …

Mr. SGCC is a caveman.  He loves meat.  And, he doesn’t care for sweets.  I know!  Crazy, right?   There are a few exceptions to this, though.  He does enjoy a good cheesecake now and then.  He’s also been known to sneak bites of Key lime pie right out of …

Well, that was certainly one anti-climactic weekend!  We’ve all spent the last three days scrounging around in the supermarkets for bottled water, batteries, granola bars and canned meats in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac.   “Prepare now!  “Do not wait!”, we were told.  I don’t usually get too hot and …

Do you ever imagine what your life would be like if you could have a “do over”?    If you could just pick up and move wherever you wanted, where would you go and what would you do?   I think about that a lot – not because I don’t like …

When I was a freshman in college, the arrival of a plain, brown paper package at the campus post office could only mean one thing for the recipient – food from home. For me, it specifically meant baked goods and other treats that I didn’t have access to living …

Broccoli rabe, rapini,  broccoletti, broccoli raab.  Depending on where in the world you live, these nutritious leafy green bundles go by many aliases.  Call them whatever you like.   I call them delicious.
Broccoli Rabe was a staple in my family’s diet when I was growing up.  Honestly, it almost …