Farmers cheese and berry “soufflé”
I love farmers cheese (tvorog, in Russian) though it can sometimes be hard to find here. It is a nostalgic taste for me, and it…
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Sour cherry and almond scones
These first non-bright, gray days of fall call on my nesting instinct. I make a big pot of tea (I stock up on Betjeman &…
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Bananas with golden pepper caramel
It is that time of year – the fall craving for comforting desserts, ones that are uncomplicated but still give you the feel of a…
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(Re) Visiting London
Having lived in London for almost five years in the past, it is always so normal yet surreal to be back as a visitor. My…
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Postcard from London {belatedly..}
breakfast in London {above}, just the other day and breakfast at my favorite new place in Juan les Pins, Aux Enfants Terribles Somewhat of a…
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Baked apples with cheese and honey
This dessert is a result of two things: 1) one of my favorite childhood snacks has always been slices of cheese with an apple 2)…
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Warm lentil, carrot and orange salad
September seems to be galloping into fall so quickly, it is time to get some colorful comfort food on the dinner table. I love this salad…
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Kale and artichoke pesto
More fun ways to enjoy kale or sneak my favorite green into family-style dishes while no one is looking! The pesto is smooth and thickened…
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Shaved fennel salad
This salad is so crisp and delicious that we’ve made it twice in the last few weeks. I love the texture of fennel, and when…
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Pink apple and yellow carrot slaw
I saw these Rosetta apples at the market and couldn’t resist. They are the most beautiful apples I have ever seen and their sweet-tart flavor…
