Tag Archives: kid favorites

Barbara Tropp’s Tangy Cold Noodles

Posted on 15 February, 2016 by Drew

My friend, Barbara Tropp, left us all too soon. Barbara was a Princeton Chinese scholar studying Chinese poetry when she arrived in Taiwan in the 1970s. Her experience there transformed her into an avid taster and translator of Chinese cuisine. My … Continue reading →

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Boy Scout Beef Chili

Posted on 23 December, 2015 by Drew

The first weekend of December, MM participates with his Boy Scout troop in the annual lighting of memorial luminaria at Antietam Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It is an extremely moving event. If any of you live in the area I urge … Continue reading →

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Whipped Cream

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Drew

Nothing can replace the taste of freshly whipped cream. The recipe is so easy and the results so luscious, there’s no reason not to try it yourself. Your family and friends will definitely thank you for it! Tweet

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Simple, Delicious Strawberry Sauce

Posted on 23 July, 2014 by Drew

The taste of this simple sauce of slightly sweetened, fresh strawberries transports me back to my childhood summers. In my memories, the berries are just picked and still sandy, the air is warm and humid, and my friends and I are … Continue reading →

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Simple Dipping Sauce for Artichokes

Posted on 28 February, 2014 by Drew

Here’s a suggestion for an easy dipping sauce to enjoy with your artichoke. Years ago, a chef friend remarked that soy sauce and butter was one of his favorite flavor combinations. That comment inspired me to add soy sauce to … Continue reading →

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How to Cook an Artichoke

Posted on 31 January, 2014 by Drew

I have to thank my husband, David, for this entry. He’s the one who discovered this cooking method for artichokes. I came to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Artichokes can’t be grown just anywhere. They need a … Continue reading →

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How to Roast a Chicken

Posted on 27 November, 2013 by Drew

Most of you are probably planning to roast a turkey for Thanksgiving, but here’s an option for a smaller gathering: roast chicken. The technique for making a roast chicken and a roast turkey are the same. I love roast chicken, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Coconut Bon Bons

Posted on 19 September, 2013 by Drew

On Monday I had the pleasure of being a judge at the 6th annual K&L Gates Cook-Off/ Bake-Off. This was a friendly, in-house cooking competition organized by the Diversity Committee at K&L with four categories for the dishes: appetizers, entrées, desserts, and … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fruit Salad

Posted on 13 June, 2013 by Drew

What to do with leftover fruit salad? Freeze it using an ice cube tray if you have one.  Tweet

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Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy

Posted on 5 June, 2013 by Drew

All you parents with kids of a certain age will recognize the title of this post as the name of a fabulous song by the Wiggles. “Fruit Salad” was my all-time favorite Wiggles song. I was a major Wiggles fan; I … Continue reading →

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