January 2015

I hear that men are difficult to buy for, so here are a few suggestions.   Big or small, luxe or basic, the most important thing is to keep it personal.  And a little romantic. Frederic Malle Bois D’Orage.  Called “French Lover” outside of the U.S., this thoroughly masculine fragrance is bold enough to draw […]

This simple and delicious dish has come to be known around our house simply as “the chicken.”  As in “Mmmm.  Smells great.  Are you making the chicken?”  It’s elemental comfort food.  Gently spiced chicken is cooked slowly in a pot with potatoes and garlic –lots of it.  25 cloves of it.  The flavor isn’t pungent, […]

In winter one of our family favorite dinners is pot roast.  It’s not something I make on weekdays since its rich flavor and exceptional tenderness depend on around four hours of cooking, but it’s a great thing to put in the oven on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and enjoy later that evening or later […]

Golden Chicken Curry

January 4, 2015 · 3 comments

Now that the Holidays are behind us, I’m in the mood for food that wakes up the palate a little, and a nice chicken curry seems like just the thing for dinner this week.  This recipe is a crowd pleaser –lively, but accessible to nearly everyone.  It’s a favorite of Julia’s.