Give Thanks to the Lard!

Up until a about 100 years century ago, lard was a popular source of fat for cooking and baking all over the world. In the last decade, trend-setting American chefs began using lard in their recipes (fat rendered from pigs). What changed? Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lard!

Gifts of Food and  Love for Pulse

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 49 people were murdered,  53 people were injured and many more lives devastated by a lone gunman at Pulse Nightclub and Ultra Lounge in Orlando, Florida. The perpetrator of this most recent mass shooting targeted LGBT people. Months ago, we planned a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to spend a weekend with our best friends Christy … Continue reading Gifts of Food and  Love for Pulse