Author Archives: angelamara
Lemon Curd
I can’t remember why I first made lemon curd, but I do remember being surprised at how easy it is to make, and how delicious it is. Millie and I made a Victoria Sponge Cake filled with lemon curd and … Continue reading
Millie’s Swiss Roll
My daughter Millie made this amazing Swiss Roll a few days ago. She knew I was going out, and she was happy to have the kitchen all to herself for a fun baking project. I was gone all day at … Continue reading
Potato Kale Soup (Soupe de Legumes)
I brought home some kale the other day. I was planning on either making a kale salad, or maybe sauteed kale for a side dish. But somehow I got the craving for soup instead, so I looked up “potato kale … Continue reading
Berliner Brot
As we head into the holiday season, I start to think about all the different special holiday cookies I like to make. This year I have a new addition; Berliner Brot! These chewy cookies are unlike American treats; they are … Continue reading
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
I was tempted to call this post: Things My Family Doesn’t Like, but then that wouldn’t be very descriptive, would it? I just got back from St. Louis. My daughters and I went there to spend some special time with … Continue reading
All Things Pie
I am getting ready to teach some pie crust workshops in my home… In a lot of ways I’ve been preparing for this for years. Always in the back of my mind I imagine sharing the joy of making a … Continue reading
Peach Nectarine Galette
I am getting ready to teach some pie crust workshops for folks in my neighborhood – so exciting!! You know I get really excited about pie crust. I struggled for decades to be able to make a consistently good, tender, … Continue reading
Pasta Fagioli (Emergency Soup)
I need an armory of quick dinner ideas for those days when I am feeling like a zombie. I sometimes look at Matthew and say, “What do I usually make for dinner every night?”. I go through cooking phases, often … Continue reading
Carrot Cake
It has been a while since I have written here; I have been in deep mourning for the loss of my beloved oldest sister, Linda. Amidst the pain and shock, I found the last birthday card she sent to me. … Continue reading
Monster Cookies
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Mara asked if we could make something special for a friend of hers that was not feeling well. I acted casual and of course the answer was yes, while inside, my heart did … Continue reading
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