We all have those regrettable kitchen purchases: that really cool mortar and pestle, that sieve that doubles as something else, your grandma’s cherry pitter.  The worst part is they accumulate and like tribbles, they reproduce, clogging your storage space.  Much like the Island of Misfit Toys, I had a collection of unloved items taking up…

Who remembers the Whatchamacallit candy bar?  (I searched five stores for this candy bar and couldn’t find it, so I had to come up with one on my own.) What would happen if you combined it with a cheese cake?   What if someone was crazy enough to try and make it?  All those questions…

I was at my favorite fish store, and they had fresh-off-the-truck bronzino so I had to get it.  It’s a nice white fish but unlike farm-raised catfish, this one has some flavor.  It is quick and easy to cook,  so it’s perfect for a week night dinner.  Start to finish it’s 25 minutes.  I hope…

I like nectarines better than peaches.  I like galettes better than pies.  Both are less work.  It’s too hot to work hard.  I hope you like it. 1 refrigerated pie crust 5 nectarines, in 1/4 inch peeled slices 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4…

This is one of my daughter’s favorites.  When she is home, I alway get her some from a vendor at the local farmers market.   So grab some strawberries and a cup of Earl Grey.  I hope you like it. Scone: 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt…