My friends and family know I’m pretty picky about smells.  We’ve always joked that I could go live in Paris and become a “nose” at a parfumerie because I’m so sensitive to scents.  If I… Read more »

Smooth, creamy mashed potatoes are so 1974, aren’t they?  I mean, who has the energy to peel potatoes?? I surely don’t.  Call them “smashed” and you can get away with chunky, unpeeled potatoes. I, personally,… Read more »

Parmesan is the most misunderstood of the cheeses.  It sits on the table at the pizza place (huh? shouldn’t cheese stay in the refrigerator?), it comes shredded in tubs next to the Kraft singles in… Read more »