2011

Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2011

Tomorrow (May 5th) is Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army in the 1862 battle of Puebla. Though becoming a more well known tradition across the country, it is of significant importance in Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states due to the large number [...]

Grapefruit, Ginger and Honey Flank Steak

April 28, 2011

I love flank steak. There I’ve said it. Again. Maybe for some it wouldn’t seem a match for that magnificent rib eye I recently had but I just love how the ‘need’ to marinate it also means that the flavor can be so manipulated (in a good way) by the cook depending on your tastes. [...]

Brown Sugar and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake with Maple-Espresso Glaze

April 25, 2011

This was one of those moments when all I had to do was see the photo and I was hooked. Line and sinker. Well, the name didn’t hurt. I love cakes made with brown sugar, what’s NOT to love about chocolate chips in a pound cake and then…the pièce de résistance. Maple Espresso Glaze. Done [...]

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

April 24, 2011

Denver is a month behind. We’re called the Mile High City for a reason and it’s not the proclivity of our residents to fly planes and romp in the skies. Nope…we live at 5280′ up in the air so while most of you are experiencing true spring and all that it entails, we’re just starting [...]

Pasta with Broccoli, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese

April 21, 2011

This pasta recipe combining broccoli, mushrooms and tomatoes seems in line with current trends that have seen pasta (and pizza) move from the realm of red sauce and meats to a variety of combinations that favor vegetables and what I consider a white sauce (typically made with olive oil and/or butter). So it might be [...]

Quiche Lorraine with Caramelized Onions IS for Real Men!

April 18, 2011

I was 28 when I moved to Raleigh, NC from a suburb of St. Louis, MO. I had been married for just a couple of years when my husband was offered a management job with a telecommunications company and I was excited about the move. It was going to be hard to leave my young [...]

Tagliata (Cut) Ribeye with Olive Oil, Garlic and Parsley

April 14, 2011

This past year has had it’s share of ‘moments that suck’ I won’t deny. I realize I never set foot in my garden all last year so am excited about how far I’ve come. There will be gardening this year and…hey, the cane makes it easier to corral my dog! Luckily there have also been [...]

Cookbook for a Cause: Peko Peko Cookbook for Japan

April 11, 2011

I know for those of us lucky to be across the globe from the earthquakes in Japan, time has flown by. I’m certain that is not true of the people that are living there and struggling every day to regain their senses; find a place to live, get their kids back in school and saddest [...]

Coconut Key Lime Tart with Honey Yogurt Topping

April 10, 2011

My friend Abby Dodge posted a recipe recently for Key Lime Tart and I remember thinking…if only we were lucky enough to get Key limes in Denver. It sure seemed prophetic when I walked into Sunflower Market the other day and saw a bunch of those adorable little limes in the produce section (though I [...]

Espresso-Chocolate Layer Cake with White Chocolate-Mascarpone Frosting

April 7, 2011

I was honored to have my sweet friend Lora, the Cake Duchess herself, ask me to help her with a post while she is going through some personal stuff. Every now and then I’m reminded of just how real our relationships are in this globally connected world and I’m not just happy to help; I’m [...]