Speedy Gourmet #2: Sole Meuniere

Thursday, April 3, 2014

This is the second in a series about great food you can make very quickly.  Again, the rules of Speedy Gourmet:  a complete entree you can make in no longer than fifteen minutes using just five ingredients (water, salt, pepper and basic cooking fats don’t count). And this one’s a French classic.  In fact, the […]

A Little Video Chat about Entertaining with Kids (Whether You Have Them or Not)

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Recently I sat down with a friend to chat about how to entertain with kids.  I think it can be fun for everyone — if you set expectations, make a realistic (and flexible) plan, and don’t let it go on too long.  I hope you enjoy the video.  And I’d love to hear about your […]

Speedy Gourmet: Beef Steak with Soy and Butter Sauce and Spinach

Friday, March 14, 2014

When our friend Sandra and her daughter Martine were visiting from New Orleans last week, Sandra took a sip of her cocktail and told me, “I love your food, but give me something truly easy to make for dinner –with just four ingredients.  You can name the post ‘The Lazy Gourmet’ –after me.”  (Martine just […]

A Little Video Interview

Friday, March 7, 2014

Recently I sat down with a friend (and her video camera) to talk a little about Domestic Daddy and (yikes) myself.  Hope you enjoy it.

Take Five: Space Needle

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Seattle Space Needle.  Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, it’s the best of the Space Age spires. George Jensen Ellipse Candlesticks by Rebecca Uth.  Mid-century elegance with just enough whimsy. Raul Angulo Coronel RL Lantern by Vessel.  Perfect for the Palm Springs house (of my dreams). Gyrofocus fireplace by Atelier Dominique Imbert.  Also great for that […]

Arancini

Thursday, February 20, 2014

No, they’re not homemade Tater Tots.  They’re arancini (literally, “little oranges” in Italian) –mandarin orange-sized balls of risotto with a gooey cheese center and an outer shell that’s deep fried to crispy perfection. Not exactly spa food, but an outrageously delicious snack to enjoy in moderation. And also a great way to use leftover risotto, which […]

Blood Orange Margarita

Thursday, February 13, 2014

There was a great pile of blood oranges in the Chelsea Market last week, and I bought as many as I could carry home.  Then I set them out in bowls in the kitchen and dining room to help counter the gloom of this relentlessly cold February with their sunny red-orange color.  Blood oranges don’t […]

Valentine’s Dinner: Osso Buco

Monday, February 3, 2014

As our daughter Julia keeps reminding us, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s high time to make those dinner reservations.  Or maybe not.  Restaurants are crowded, servers are harried, kitchens are pressed and diners are rushed.  The chances of disappointment run pretty high. So why not feed the flames of passion with […]

Brownie Love

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Julia’s got her first calendar, she’s marked February 14th with a big heart, and she’s started wishing everyone a happy Valentine’s Day.  She may be jumping the gun, but it isn’t too early to start planning Valentine’s Day treats for the ones we love.  This is one of Julia’s favorites. One of the many unexpected […]

Real Butterscotch

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Butterscotch used to be my least favorite sundae topping.  Ok, maybe it was tied for last place with strawberry sauce, but hot fudge or butterscotch?  Caramel or butterscotch? No contest.  Most commercial butterscotch sauce is so sweet it short-circuits your taste buds and makes your teeth hurt –and it’s not very buttery (or Scotchy) at […]

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