The Table Today.

Those leftover veggies that are still good and crunchy, but you're just done with them for now... Instead of letting them go soft or throwing them out, why not do a quick Mulling Spice pickle? So easy, and so delicious on so many things. One of my faves is to load up some homemade tacos with meat, cheese, sour cream, etc. and top it with these acidic little gems to brighten and balance the flavors. 1. Select your ingredients. Apple or rice vinegar, sugar, pickling spices (I u

Egg salad... on brioche... on a crostini... on a celery stalk... on another egg, a.k.a. deviled eggs. There are a zillion recipes, but...

OH MY GOODNESS! There really is nothing like the luscious taste of fresh velvety lemon curd. It's the tang. It's the texture. It's the perfect combo of tart and sweet. It conjures up English Tea tables and refined repasts. You feel like you've created a culinary masterpiece, but it's so very easy to whip up a batch. Here are some great ideas for how to use Lemon Curd: Scones: Of course. A staple of afternoon tea, served with clotted cream and jam. With hot bread: A classic p

This breakfast trifle is yummy, tangy, sweet, gooey, crunchy perfection!! It was super easy to make, and felt like a real accomplishment...

There is a lot of conventional wisdom out there from experts and otherwise on the topic of creating a great cheese board. I confess, I am an otherwise. But I love a beautiful array of cheeses, meats, and all the amazing accoutrements... like Bacon Jam, or a Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. How about a beautiful Triple Creme Brie topped with an easy to make Balsamic Blackberry Compote and Spiced Pecans. If that sounds good, read on. I'll share my simple method for building a cheese boa

Mixed up, mixed and matched, mismatched... There is not much that adds more personality to a table than a mash-up place setting. Contrary...