four people toasting white wine over the dinner table

Going Public on Trying New Dishes

Happy to share my latest article on preparing seemingly inaccessible dishes at home for family and guests.  In this, I…

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The Magic of Salad

Every now and again, I am not feeling that great about myself.  I either have pain, feel dumpy or guilty…

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My Foray into Journalism

Today’s an exciting day.  I was asked to write a column for the Albany Times Union newspaper on five of…

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white bowl with two pieces of toast, a sunny side up egg on soup

Sequels can be so good!

The fun of cooking (for me) is often linked to the unexpected outcomes – ways to repurpose and serve a…

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cute dog

I’m back

  It’s been a while! I launched this blog just over two years ago – and when I started, I…

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Inquisitive Ralph

What the blog??

I’ve been noodling around with the idea of writing a cookbook for several years.  I would get a spurt of…

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No Turkeys Here

Thanksgiving without the Turkey?

This may be blasphemy if not downright scandalous.  But guess what?  Thanksgiving this year is not going to include a…

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What is this all about?

Friends and family have accused me of being a “foodie” to which I often rebuke.  To be honest – I…

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