Is it okay if we drink a little moonshine and forget our troubles? Granted, my only ‘troubles’ are the weather went from snow to 90-degrees too quickly, and the fact that weekends only last 2 days.  But, troubles are troubles, and moonshine soothes all. Is there a pink drink that doesn’t brighten your day? A [Click to Continue Reading...]

While I’m in Austin for a bit, eating my weight in pancakes at Magnolia Cafe and Kerbey Lane, please make these and think of me.  The rhubarb compote is entirely optional here.  If you’ve never tried green rhubarb, I urge you to make this.  I find green rhubarb to be more floral and less sour than the red variety.  [Click to Continue Reading...]

Hooray for rhubarb season!  I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a sweet crisp:  stewed diced rhubarb spiced with rose water, orange zest and allspice topped with crispy oats. Fruit crisps are meant to be enjoyed the day they are made.   If they are re-heated the following day, the topping will [Click to Continue Reading...]