March 14th is also now known as National Pi(e) Day. So, I wanted to bring you something just a little bit different. The recipe I'm going to share is a cousin to a pie - a tart. So, what's the difference? Well, the crust is different to start - a pie generally has a flaky crust while a tart is…
Sometimes, it's the basic things that can trip you up..... When I was working on the menu for the upcoming classes in Atlanta, I was asked to add Hollandaise Sauce and Poached Eggs to the Roasted Asparagus dish. Since the asparagus dish already has lemon flavor in it, seemed like a reasonable addition for a brunch class. I've always done…
As Christmas quickly approaches, you may be looking for those great presents for the food lover in your life. Here are some suggestions..... I'll start with the shameless plug - a fantastic gift would be a reservation for the 2016 California Wine Country Extravaganza. I also have Gift Certificates available for cooking classes. Let me know if you would like…
Seems at Christmas we end up making all kinds of cookies. This is one cookie that I've had at Christmas for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my dad made these every year. We called them "Greek Christmas Cookies," but we've been making them so long, no one remembers WHY. In fact, I asked my dad where this…