“He left Hollywood and renounced the pursuit of fame, joining a brotherhood of Franciscans who supported their monastery by refilling ink cartridges and baking fruitcake, available at Amazon.com.” That’s a… Read more “Fruitcake is my kryptonite,” an admission from a friend… →
Joan Crawford looking very festive. Her recipe for Broiled Steak with Roquefort Cheese — a-okay for a carnivore’s Christmas — is below. Serve with crispy roast potatoes and a green… Read more “Don’t f#ck with me, fellas. This cowgirl has been to the rodeo before.” Joan Crawford, without doubt, knew how to flame broil… →
After his beloved Lillian died Mr. MacMurray was fortunate to find June Haver, with whom he had a wonderful marriage and adopted two more children. I don’t know who did… Read more Thanksgiving pumpkin pie – from the kitchen of Fred MacMurray and June Haver →
What has this to do with baking? Let me back up a little bit and we’ll get to that. Josh Marshall is a journalist who writes about the political scene.… Read more “Unless you were raised by ferrets in the Catskills, you’re going to know this is a problem.” Josh Marshall →
Braised Chicken with Olives, Carrots, and Preserved Lemon: 1 chicken cut into pieces and 4 thighs 8 carrots 1 large onion 2 handfuls of Castlevetrano olives with pits 8… Read more Being of a certain age, the Rolling Stones are my equivalent to Baby Mozart, so sometimes I listen to their music and cook to calm down…dinner for six with Vickie Lester →
For the Devil’s Food Cake: 1/2 stick of butter, or 2 oz. (unsalted) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten until frothy and pale 1 and 1/2 cups cake flour 1… Read more Séduisante (that’s French for Seductive)…Devil’s Food Cake with Coconut Frosting…Photo by Alfred Cheney Johnston…Recipe from my Lady Ancestors →
Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon Italian Cake recipe on Food52.com. “The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some… Read more The wisdom of Elizabeth Taylor and a Chocolate Cabernet Cake →
Sliced avocado, arugula, slivers of red onion, segments of orange, luscious green olives, sea salt, black pepper, fennel seeds, lemon juice, olive oil… Salad. “I restore myself when I’m alone.… Read more Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs and a cool salad for a hot day →
