Truffled Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

This version of risotto doesn’t involve nearly as much stirring as the classic recipe and is every bit as good. You can use the basic technique to make any flavor risotto.  I made the recipe in class and had forgotten … Continue reading

Pasta with Mushrooms and Pea Shoots

I started a Facebook page to go with my website a couple weeks ago called Creative Tips & Techniques to make Everything Delicious. Since then I have changed the name of the website, but feel they are close enough. Well, I digress. … Continue reading

Blazing Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce

I love crab cakes, but am usually disappointed when I order them out.  I like jumbo lumps of crab meat held together with a light but flavorful binder and a crisp crust and who doesn’t?  I am really annoying this … Continue reading

Dear PA Senate

I sent this email to every member of the PA Senate. Feel free to share. On Monday, tax day, I traveled to Harrisburg from Ardmore to notify the members of the senate of testimony by Dan Meuser, Secretary PA Dept … Continue reading

Garden Gallery

I started taking photos of the garden on 3/15/13 and here has what the garden has done in a month. The Hyacinths started out slowly, but then wow. I love their fragrance which is why they are close to the … Continue reading

Moroccan Spice House Cornish Hens

The 2 spice blends in this recipe are combined to imitate a popular Moroccan spice blend called Ras el Hanout which translates from the Arabic as top of the shop. That means top shelf. This is another favorite Passover recipe … Continue reading