Modern Day Living
“We eat first with our eyes”
-Apicius, 1st Century Roman gourmand
This simple salad illustrates the power of presentation, all thanks to a ring mold. Ring molds are now easy to find and with little effort allow us to elevate the visual appeal of our meals- [Read more…] about Bistro Salad and the use of Ring Molds in Presentation
A Croque Monsieur becomes a Croque Madame by simply adding a fried egg to the top of a Croque Monsieur. People tend to have definite opinions about Monsieur vs Madame. In my opinion, the addition of an egg with a runny yolk takes this sandwich to the next level. Having enjoyed these delicious french sandwiches in Paris, I have experimented with quite a few recipes back at home and concluded that… [Read more…] about Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame
As we digest the decadent meals and togetherness of Thanksgiving, our thoughts redirect to the details and planning for the marathon of holiday parties and gatherings ahead.
We are each likely to find ourselves as both host and guest throughout the upcoming month. With that in mind here are a few ideas that run the gamut between going big and simplifying: [Read more…] about Holiday Entertaining Prep- Food and Mood Edition
Perfect cold weather food, football food, comfort food- Short Ribs. This recipe is a crowd pleaser, and it is so easy that does not even require precise measurements. It’s hard to mess this one up. This recipe is the SLOW COOKER VERSION, but if you have converted to INSTANT POT cooking, there is a link to the Instant Pot version at the end of this post. [Read more…] about Best Ever Braised Short Ribs
This rum cake offers a wonderful dessert for fall and winter menus- and is best when prepared a day in advance. If you remember the liquor infused holiday cakes that Neiman Marcus was famous for during the holidays, this recipe is comparable: [Read more…] about Rum Cake
