OK, I think I'm going to put the pasta attachment for KitchenAid mixers on my birthday and  Christmas wish lists! I love the taste of th...

Today, March 1st, the greater Capital Region just completed its first significant snow event since Halloween . Snow reached about a foot at ...

What an amazing concidence! A loyal follower (and active participant!) of this blog contacted me yesterday to make sure I knew that the 4th ...

This meal felt so elegant, we used the Limoges! This is an EXQUISITE dish that takes a fair amount of time to prep, but the payoff is...

Yesterday marked the end of Maslenitsa  or "Pancake Week" in Russia, a week-long annual festival similar to many celebrations worl...

I absolutely love pirozhki! Once you read this recipe, you'll crave them. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time or grab some extra...

Доброе утро! [ DO-bray OO-tra ]   (Good morning!) This week, we're traveling 5,800 miles northeast to Russia! Because Russia sits so f...

This past week was a busy one for me, and I apologize for not posting on the days I didn't cook. To make amends, here are a few stories ...

Sweet, salty, cheesy goodness.  Easter is coming and if you're planning to serve ham, then this dish is perfect for your leftovers. ...

Tonight, we made one of the Dominican Republic's most popular dishes. According to my cookbook, Extending the Table: Recipes and Stories...