Yesterday was a beautiful day in Chicago. The sun was shining, temperature was in the mid-60s, and everyone was out soaking it all up. It reminded me of something I read once about Calvados, the French apple brandy, being like a glass of summer sunshine. That description has always stuck with me and I thinkContinue reading “What’s for Sunday Dinner: Braised Pork Ribs with Apple-Curry Sauce”
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Change it up for Valentine’s Day, Apple-Almond Tart
What, no chocolate? That’s right no chocolate. Why? I’ll tell you why. Because everyone always expects chocolate and if you really want to make an impression you should think outside the box. Apples fit in perfectly on Valentine’s Day. Folkore, mythology, legends are full of stories where the fruit represents both good and evil. WeContinue reading “Change it up for Valentine’s Day, Apple-Almond Tart”
The Roaming GastroGnome 