Lemon Mousse

Wednesday, May 20, 2020


For Easter I wanted to prepare a nice dessert, but knew that this year only two people would be eating it. Thus I began searching for recipes that were either light or small enough for two people to easily consume. 

The Best Chocolate Cake

Saturday, December 22, 2018

The best chocolate cake recipe, adapted from Smitten Kitchen

As I told my friend a few weeks ago, after apologizing for not being in touch for so long, I feel like I’ve been running for, if not the entire year, the past five months. 

Turmeric Lime Chicken with Cardamom Rice

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Weeknight turmeric lime chicken with rice

I’ve been on something of a roll lately trying and making new recipes. Some have been total duds but some, like this recipe, have been big hits that I just can’t wait to make again.

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Monday, July 10, 2017



I balked when Tom handed me the kilo of blueberries. What would I ever do with so many? I asked aloud. “Freeze them” someone said, “you can never have too many blueberries” someone else chimed in.

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Sunday, October 23, 2016



In a recent trip to northern Portugal to pick grapes at the farm house of some friends parents we were given, in reward for our work, a number of things.

Tiramisu

Monday, October 17, 2016



Ironically, for my first post in a very long time I'm adding a recipe that is neither mine, nor have I ever made it.

Outrageous Brownies

Sunday, October 25, 2015


Last weekend I was looking for a recipe to make for my friend's party. I wanted to something chocolate but I didn't want to make a cake, cookies or cupcakes. Then it hit me.