Every so often, I like to stack up a bunch of the cookbooks I haven’t looked through in a while, plop down on the couch, and reacquaint myself with each one. Last week when I did just that, I re-discovered Padma Lakshmi’s Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day. I … Read more
Though I try to limit the sugar in my diet, I have lately become obsessed with making homemade simple syrups. I love infusing them with herbs from my garden…the flavor possibilities are pretty much endless, and so are the ways you can use them. Plus I tell myself some of the healthy promoting effects of … Read more
I feel like I should be offering you all something more substantial (I posted this fruit-based recipe the other day, after all), but the fact of the matter is this: it’s very hot, and I’ve been relying on foods that are inherently light and which don’t require much preparation. The inspiration to make this delicious … Read more