Category Archives: dessert

Celestial Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Almonds

Are we alone in the universe? Some people think this is a fun question. Let me be more specific. Several members of my immediate family, ahem (science nerds), think this is a fun question. I think it is an interesting … Continue reading

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Blueberry Almond Cake

Berry memories: It was my birthday, a dozen or so years ago. A sudden thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving the country road steaming in the sun. The kids and I ran in the sodden air up the road to a patch … Continue reading

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Strawberry Shortcake

When Bob and I first moved to Warwick in 1987, there was one supermarket. It was enormous, but you couldn’t get a loaf of crusty bread or a ripe piece of fruit; the only salad greens were shaped like a … Continue reading

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When Life Gives You Lemons

How well do you handle it when things don’t go your way? In the face of life’s inevitable disappointments, are you good at deciding when to persist, when to change course, or when to let go? As a psychologist, it … Continue reading

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Caramel Almond Ice Cream

Weekends are heaven for the construction-weary and their cats. I am not going to bore you with details. Suffice it to say that it has been a difficult and frustrating week. And I couldn’t be happier to have a couple … Continue reading

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Smoothie Shots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading

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Black Sesame Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Are you a baker, or a cook? I have been both for very close to 50 years, and the distinction has always made sense to me. People always say you either prefer cooking or baking. And, until very recently, I … Continue reading

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Blackberry Apple Crumble

Warning: This post contains complaining. It also contains a very nice recipe. Feel free to go directly to the recipe. The kitchen renovation has been rough. This is not the first time we’ve had construction done on our house, so … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

How do you feel about cooking for people with food restrictions? When I think about this issue, I realize just how complicated and nuanced it can be. My own feelings about it have changed many times over the years. My … Continue reading

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White Chocolate Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream

Here in Warwick, I am famous for my ice cream. Really. Well…I am famous among a small group of twenty-something people who grew up around here and still visit our house when they are home. Hehe. When Brian’s wonderful friends … Continue reading

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