by Helen Kain | Jan 21, 2023 | Cakes, Desserts, Holiday, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Tea, Winter Recipes
Zesty lemony, buttery cake studded with tangy blueberries—a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or dessert. It could even qualify for an indulgent breakfast at a stretch (ok, a large stretch). It would certainly fit the bill for brunch, with perhaps Asparagus, Tomato and...
by Helen Kain | Jan 21, 2023 | Black, Grey and Pewter, Recent, Winter Tablescapes, Yellow
The jumping-off point for this table was a runner I picked up from Williams Sonoma at the end of the season a few years ago. Apparently, the matching napkins had been more popular than the runner because they were all gone, and the runner was in the “get it out...
by Helen Kain | Jan 21, 2023 | Desserts, Holiday, Recent, Spring Recipes, Winter Recipes
A silky smooth, tangy lemon sauce sits below a light-as-air soufflé. What could be more delightful? Easy to make, this is the perfect bright citrus dessert to finish off a rich winter meal. The boxed version doesn’t come close, so whip up those egg whites and...
by Helen Kain | Jan 3, 2023 | Fall Recipes, Holiday, Mains, Pasta & Rice, Recent, Winter Recipes
Who could resist such a gorgeous display of Swiss rainbow chard? Not me! It was in my grocery basket before I had time to think about how to use it. But wait…I’ve got the Paprika app on my phone! So pull up the recipe portion and enter Swiss chard. There...
by Helen Kain | Jan 3, 2023 | Blue, Orange, Pink and Red, Recent, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow
It’s back to the workaday world for me this morning; some floral cheer is in order. Thank heaven for tulips. Inexpensive, long-lasting and readily available, they’re the perfect cure for the January blues. And speaking of inexpensive, I bought Pioneer...