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Our Daughter’s Wedding in Greece
Each Greek Wedding has a flavor of its own, as anybody who has seen the movies, “Mamma Mia!” or “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” would...
Finnish Strawberry Layer Cake
I have a sweet niece who, as a very young girl, was confused between Mother’s Day and Labor Day. She innocently asked her mom, “Is Labor...
DINNER ALMOST AS EASY BUT BETTER THAN TAKE OUT
Really. I’ve always maintained that the biggest problem preparing everyday meals is just getting the idea. I’ll look for recipes, think I’ve found one, and...
Cooking in the Dog Days of Summer
I have always loved the “dog days” of summer, the time from the end of July to the beginning of September when the hottest, most...
Much Requested Danish Pastry Recipe
There have been many requests for the Danish Pastry Recipe I shared with Julia Child. The program airs from time to time on PBS. This recipe...
Scandinavian Dark Rye Bread
I recently had a request for a dark bread that was served in Sweden. This recipe is from my Scandinavian Cooking book, and is...
Bumbleberry Pie
Fruit pies are American comfort food. Summertime is when the abundance of berries and fruits call for the pie baker to get busy! ...
It’s the Year of the Casserole
The Year of the Casserole Yes, it is! True, the glamour factor isn’t there, but I have read this headline more...