It was Tuesday. It was hot. I wanted a no cook dinner. What to make…? What to make…? Four years ago I was riding up the elevator of a Chicago hotel with a woman who was holding a beautiful cake. On closer inspection, the “flowers” on the top were made out of salami. Of… Continue reading Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)
Who doesn’t love a big platter of snacks? Everyone loves it and I’ll tell you why. From hard-core carnivores to vegans to whatever the fad diet of the month is, there is something for everyone on ‘The Big Platter.” I consider it a cheese board, charcuterie and antipasto platter all in one. Now, everyone thinks… Continue reading The Big Platter
It is officially summer! In general, not my favorite season. So hot! But, I do love summery food. There is something so satisfying about a light and refreshing meal when it is hot outside. This summer, for some reason, I can’t get enough tuna. Seared tuna, tuna tartare, sushi, whatever. It is filling and satisfying… Continue reading Seared Tuna Bowl
IT’S SOOO HOT!!!!! I can’t take it. There is no way anyone can be expected to cook anything when it is this hot out. If you walk outside to grill, you will burst into flames. If you turn your oven on when it is over 100 degrees outside… well, I just can’t even think about… Continue reading Summer Toasts – Because It’s Too Hot For Anything Else
