Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Family and Children on Dec 13th, 2008
Our family packed up yesterday morning and headed up to our Michigan home. It was lovely drive filled with vibrant conversations, music and talk radio. Glen Beck and Rush Limbaugh helped us digest bailout woes, naughty Chicago politics and the potential outcome of the Steeler - Raven game (not that I care about the latter).
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Posted in Recipes on Jun 17th, 2008
Cheesecake is a rich, sumptuous dessert created from cheese (usually cream, ricotta or cottage), sugar and eggs. It is found on the menus of the best restaurants. This scrumptious treat is certain to be a favorite when served at any event, formal or informal.
It is a serious dessert with a history. Cheesecake is thought to have been served to the athletes at the [...]
Posted in Family and Children on May 30th, 2008
The best laid plans for preparing dinner can be so easily disrupted. It may be that you just forgot to thaw whatever was needed for your meal. One of your children may have needed particular attention during the day. Perhaps an acquaintance unexpectedly dropped by to visit. For me the problem usually occurs when I have not [...]
Posted in Recipes on May 23rd, 2008
My favorite cooking magazines are Gourmet and Bon Appetit. I find them to be quite inspiring. The covers are always beautiful and the pages are filled with ideas for seasonal fare. Unfortunately, I do not routinely have the time needed to prepare the terrific recipes I find in these magazines. Even the “Gourmet in 15 [...]
