Decades ago I fell terribly and hopelessly in love with a young woman named Elaine. Any stranger on the street could see that we were doomed. I lived on the West Coast, she lived on the East Coast. She was smart and sophisticated and worldly. I, on the other hand, was a caricature of the...

The 1960′s made a lot of cultural contributions; the Beatles, Hippies, psychedelic colors, and granola come to mind. Granola is a great breakfast food. It’s yummy, high in fiber, full of oatey goodness (which supposedly lowers cholesterol), and versatile (you can have it hot or...

This elegant little condiment is absolutely required for popovers, but is equally delicious on warm cornbread or other pastries. There are no ingredient amounts specified because you make as much as you want. Ingredients: Orange Marmalade or Strawberry Jam Butter Method: Warm the butter to...

Popovers are an AMAZING treat that, for some reason, aren’t as popular in this country as they are in England. These big puffy balls, crispy on the outside and just a little bit custardy on the inside, are really quite easy to prepare and make a dramatic breakfast treat. Because they are...

Fresh blueberry muffins are a yummy treat that that isn’t really that hard to make. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup...

Fresh, hot waffles, crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle, are so easy to make in a home waffle machine. The problem is the batter. Most waffle recipes require complex preparation (whipping egg whites) or uncommon ingredients (buttermilk), things you just don’t want to fool with...