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Gingerbread cookbook by Jennifer Lindner McGlinn Gingerbread If you recall, last year, I told you about the first cookbook I contributed to, styling and photographing the foods. Jennifer, the author, came to my house for a few days to work — we immediately became friends. Her cookbook was just published and I am so honored [...]

When I traveled to France this summer, my family and I had lunch a few times at the restaurant l’écluse 16–only ten kilometers away from where my parents live. I really enjoy the place, not only because of its quiet, off-the-beaten-path location by a canal, à la campagne (in the countryside), but also because Leroux, [...]

Beaba Babycook You probably recall that I recently wrote about making nutritious healthy baby food. What I didn’t tell you then, I realize, is about the utensil I actually use to prepare meals for Lulu. Magical! Oh how grateful I am to own a Beaba Babycook! It’s really the best kitchen gadget for a new [...]

Butternut squash crumble for the Boston Globe Fall is definitely my favorite season in New England. Beside the beautiful colorful foliage that cheers up the country and city parks, there are winter squashes. Butternut, acorn, red kuri, pumpkin. Oh, there are so many of them, in so many original shapes and attractive colors! I am [...]

I am working hard at the moment. I mean, harder than usual as I sit at my desk for long hours in the evenings, busy working on the edits of my cookbook manuscript. That invariably makes my eyes look puffy in the morning, and have me crave for long naps in the afternoon. I wish [...]

Chocolate snow eggs “You’ll do well! ” P. said in a soft voice that sounded reassuring. He was looking at me straight in the eyes. Intensely as if to convince me even more. I knew that it would be fine. That I would fine. But I was still feeling rather nervous — thrilled and excited! [...]

Apple and pumpkin upside down cake “You’ll make a dessert, ok?” my friend R. asked. We were talking about the Thanksgiving dinner that he was hosting, once again. “Sure.” “Can you make something with apple?” I liked the idea. Especially since I’ve been storing the last seasonal Heirloom apples I could find! Leaving the store, [...]

On Sundays, we like to find a nice spot for a walk. A special one that allows us to appreciate the beauty of the season that is passing. Yesterday, this is where it took us. We saw cows and sheep and goats and chicken and pigs, and when we returned home, I baked and made [...]