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Maine Lobster Bites

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Lobster seems to be one of those rarefied experiences that we reserve for only the most special occasions. In fact, I think we often overlook its potential because we assume that it is out of reach…a crazy indulgence. While it is certainly an indulgence, it can be a really wonderful addition to a …click to continue Maine Lobster Bites

Smoked Salmon, a cool dinner on a hot evening

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A fact…you can feed your family a meal of smoked salmon with all of the trimmings for less than it costs to go to Subway.

It is too hot to keep the oven on long. It is too hot to write too much. So, this is your easy and beautiful cool dinner for this …click to continue Smoked Salmon, a cool dinner on a hot evening

Poached Fish with Garden Vegetables

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I am in a period of fish confusion. While I am not a prolific fish eater, I like fish a lot. And, I like it more than a lot when it is prepared for me. However, I persist in believing that fish is difficult to prepare. In reality, this could not be further from …click to continue Poached Fish with Garden Vegetables

Tuna on Ciabatta with Oil and Vinegar

Welcome to another installment of What I Eat When I Have Only Myself to Please. When I lived in Austin a half a century ago, there was a little sandwich shop, the name of which I have completely forgotten. But they served a tuna sandwich on focaccia bread with an oil and vinegar dressing …click to continue Tuna on Ciabatta with Oil and Vinegar

Low Country Oyster Roast

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So how does a land locked woman from Dallas, Texas learn about oysters? Quail hunting, of course.

When all the stars in my life align properly in any given January, I get to take a week off from my routine and traipse through the Low County of South Carolina on horseback, looking at Bald …click to continue Low Country Oyster Roast