There’s a fresh cookbook in town and it’s designed to make entertaining easier. Introducing The Easy Appetizer Cookbook, the latest in my series of quick and easy cooking cookbooks. Published in late October by Rockridge Press, this book is filled with reliable, easy, flavorful recipes for appetizers. I wrote this…
I am so excited to announce the release of my third cookbook, One-Pot Pasta, by Rockridge Press. This book — made for pasta-lovers like me — features 50 recipes for one-and-done pasta meals. No special equipment needed. These really are the easiest of easy recipes. For about half the recipes,…
I am so excited to announce the publication of my second cookbook, The Super Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook, by Rockridge Press. It will be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. When I was asked to write this book, I was thrilled. This is how I cook most days at home. Simple,…
My son discovered James Dashner’s series, The Maze Runner, a year or two ago. He’s been reading the books — interspersed with his other favorites, like anything by Rick Riordan and a few manga series — ever since. And I supported this, as I’ve supported his other literary interests since…
When I started blogging more than 11 years ago, it wasn’t a career path, though I hoped it would lead to food writing as a career. So much has changed since then. Bloggers all over the country and the world have learned how to create family-supporting entrepreneurial endeavors from their…
This … I never expected this. I am so humbled and excited to be named the 2015 Local Columnist of the Year by the Maine Press Association. What an honor! Thank you to the judges and my peers for this recognition.
I’m pleased to announce the release of my first cook, Grains as Mains: Modern Recipes Using Ancient Grains. Published by DK Publishing, this book includes more than 150 fresh recipes using nutritious ancient grains including barley, quinoa, farro, millet and amaranth. These grains are tasty and versatile, but also packed with…
Have you seen the latest issue of Connecticut Magazine? Inside, you will find a thrilling article about the pirates who trolled the waters of the Long Island Sound — including some famous ones like Captain Kidd. It was a thrill to bring two of my passions together: writing and pirate…
These babies? They are Pizza Wontons. These crispy little baked appetizers are a perfect game day food for parties. Come on, you know you want them. This is the latest recipe that I’ve contributed to a fantastic website for women who are mothers. Over the summer, I joined the fabulous…
Better Blog Writing: How to Improve Your Writing to Keep Readers Coming Back for More is a guide to improving your writing, finding inspiration for your blog posts and ensuring that your words always shine. It’s filled with tips, advice and reader perspectives, as well as a whole section on…