Grilled Rib Eye au Poivre & Asparagus with Vinaigrette

Grilled Rib Eye au Poivre & Asparagus with Vinaigrette

I guess it’s officially grilling season here, even though it actually doesn’t stop.  I know people who grill throughout the winter, making a habit of throwing something — anything on the barbie.  The problem that we have is that for the first four months of 

The Perfect White Layer Cake —  Period.

The Perfect White Layer Cake — Period.

When I read that we would be digging into one of Dorie Greenspan’s cake recipes, I couldn’t resist a smile.  And as I read deeper into the recipe and saw the possibilities, I knew I’d enjoy imagining what could be done with this cake, the 

Braised Lamb Shanks with Couscous & Ricotta Salata

Braised Lamb Shanks with Couscous & Ricotta Salata

To many, Spring represents a promise of warmth to come, a freshness in the air and longer days that allow for relaxation.  To us, it marks the beginning of the end of the busy season at my husband’s office.  No spring break here.  So what 

Brunch:  Mother’s Day Heaven

Brunch: Mother’s Day Heaven

We celebrated Mother’s Day a day early this year with a brunch on our patio.  The sun graced us with its presence even though I was a bit worried about that at first.  I haven’t done a brunch in months, and really enjoyed it because