Caramel Creme Brulee

A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel free to stir your own Read More …

Mixed Berry Scones

This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today’s versions are more Read More …

Glazed Apple Lattice Coffee Cake

A tempting Polish braided sweet bread filled with a spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing. This delectable and fragrant coffee cake does take a bit of time to prepare, but is actually quite easy to make, and well worth Read More …

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

As improbable as it might sound, this combination is utterly fantastic, both savoury and refreshing at the same time. You can pare it down to the essential contrast, and serve no more than a plate of chunked watermelon, sprinkled with Read More …

Carl’s Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich

The first day’s receipts at Carl Karcher’s just purchased hot dog cart totaled $14.75 but Karcher was determined to make it big so during the next two years he purchased several more stands throughout the Los Angeles area, later expanding Read More …