5/26/2023
Cooking
Forty-five years ago yesterday, I left my job working on nuclear energy policy in Washington and bought this tiny 400-square foot store in a town I'd never been to - Westhampton Beach, New York. At the end of the first day, we had $87 in the register (before expenses!) and Jeffrey said sadly, "I don't think you'll make it here." I think he was really hoping I'd come to my senses and move back to Washington with him. Happily, Friday of Memorial Day weekend was a whole other story!
Life is all about taking a chance and figuring it out along the way. There have been easy days and tough days but they've all been fun and my, what a journey it's been. Thank you to everyone who has come along for the ride.
5/9/2023
Baking
For Mother's Day, let mom sleep in while you bake her my Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake. It's so easy to make - and who wouldn't love cake for breakfast?!!! Happy Mother's Day!
3/8/2023
Out & About
Julia Child was fearless at pursuing what she loved most - cooking, teaching, and eating! Like so many women of her generation, she did it despite no one taking her seriously. Her book publisher famously told her editor, “If you can sell a book with that title, I'll eat my hat!” And yet, Mastering the Art of French Cooking is still in print 62 years later! And the local TV station which first aired her show, The French Chef, didn’t understand why people would tune in to watch anyone cook, but she went on to have a long, celebrated television career. So many of us in the cookbook world stand on her brave shoulders and so today of all days I thank her for her courage - and also for her Beef Bourguignon! My take on Julia’s iconic recipe is linked below.
4/18/2023
Cooking
Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara is a great weeknight dinner that’s full of spring vegetables like asparagus and snow peas, a creamy sauce with Parmesan cheese, plus lots of crispy pancetta. It's easy enough to make for a cozy night at home but special enough to serve to company. And it's so delicious! xxxxina
2/9/2023
Entertaining
Links to Ina's Favorite Love Songs playlist:
3/23/2022
Out & About
Cooking during the pandemic got pretty crazy, even for me, so I devised all kinds of ways to get dinner on the table with the least amount of stress. My new book, Go-To Dinners is a collection of easy, make ahead, prep ahead, freeze ahead, and simply assembled recipes that you’ll want to make over and over again. Go-To Dinners will be published on October 25th and is available for preorder with booksellers everywhere!
4/22/2022
Cooking
Sneak peek from Go-To Dinners! It's Friday and that means I'm making Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables for dinner, and it couldn't be easier! You put the chicken, vegetables, and fresh herbs in a big roasting pan, throw it in the oven, and add the asparagus for the last 10 minutes. It’s the perfect one-pan dinner and oh so satisfying. Go-To Dinners publishes in October and you can pre-order it now from your favorite bookseller!
2/9/2022
Cooking
You don’t need a holiday to bake this Raspberry Cheesecake but I guarantee that you’ll make your Valentine feel really special if you make it on Monday! My favorite Valentine's Day menu is below.
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