Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

I would toil away late into the evening in the back of my little store, in the kitchen with an apartment electric oven and limited supplies. After my long day, and after all of my customers had left, I would clean up, sweep the floors and then begin preparations for...
Marinated Feta Cheese and Creamy Tzatziki

Marinated Feta Cheese and Creamy Tzatziki

We were lucky enough to have squeezed in a quick trip to Greece just before the lock-downs began. We had such a fun time and found all of the wonderful nooks and crannies of Athens that many people may miss. Besides all of the incredible ancient sites and amazing...
Apple-Cherry Pie

Apple-Cherry Pie

Years ago, when I had my gourmet shop on Fishers Island, my mother-in-law at the time, Anna, would make pies and cookies for me to sell at the store. I decided to sell the pies for fifteen dollars, which Anna thought was outrageously expensive. However, the minute I...
Buttermilk English Muffins

Buttermilk English Muffins

Today, most Americans think of Thomas’ when English muffins are mentioned. Jane Austen acknowledges the muffin man in her novel Persuasion and of course there is the old English nursery rhyme, “Muffin Man” from the early 19th century. The type of muffins that were...
Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff

Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff

A wonderful warm and delicious vegetarian mushroom stroganoff recipe with a splash of white wine. I’ve made this with olive oil instead of butter, and a smaller amount of sour cream than most stroganoff recipes.     Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff This is a dish...
Arugula, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

Arugula, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

This is a nutrient dense salad made with spicy arugula, sweet potato, quinoa (a complete vegan protein), and dried cranberries. I like to serve it on individual plates but you can also toss all of the ingredients into a large bowl and serve it family style.