I am still convinced that a good, simple, homemade cookie is preferable to all the store-bought cookies one can find. — James Beard Valentine’s day… the thought (ironically) causes…
Ever since I was a kid, Mom always made sure that the first dinner of the New Year included black-eyed peas. The practice of eating the peas in the…
It’s the holidays, the pressure is on to buy the ideal gift. You’re looking for something that’s just right… romantic, unique, personal. Here’s a solution for anyone looking for…
My favorite place on earth is the Luxembourg Gardens, or Jardin du Luxembourg, in the heart of Paris. Now, I’ve seen lots of public parks, and I do have…
I’m a big fan of the sweet and salty flavor combination. Honey roasted peanuts, sea-salt caramels, chocolate peanut butter cups. The idea actually makes my mouth water. What is…
“We’re going camping. Wanna come?” Sister #3 stared at me with a smirk on her face. (I’m sister #2, and yes, that stirs up all kinds of jokes.) “We’re…
Sugar. Sweetie. Honey. I love sugar… I’m not ashamed to admit it. I love how it smells, how it tastes, its many forms, the extraordinary ways it can be…
A couple years ago, I spent the last few weeks of winter traveling through Europe. It was a particularly bitter-cold month – even the local antiques dealers I met…
In my jewelry business, I specialize in designs using vintage medals, watch fobs and lockets. (See www.TamaraJewelry.com) I find these antique pieces, some of them well over a century…