Every summer I commit to some kind of fruit dessert. In the last few years there have been summers of cobblers, galettes, clafoutis and panna cottas. Sorbets and ice creams. And pie. So, when I received Ebites from La Cuisine, the sensational cook’s resource, with a recipe for a berry cake with meringue, I had a feeling this would… Read more »
Posts By: Cathy Barrow
How to go from green Kirbys to deli-style sour pickles in 3 days
Cathy Barrow shares her deli-style pickle recipe with the Washington Post.
thai green curry on marthas vineyard
We’ve just passed the summer solstice. Long days, hours of sunlight and I’m soaking it all up on Marthas Vineyard. If you have never visited this island paradise, put it on your bucket list. I’ve traveled here for the last 25 years and while I’ve enjoyed the island in every season, I love this early summer week best of all…. Read more »
strawberry festival
Around the mid-Atlantic, strawberries are abundant and delicious right now. I’m a big fan of strawberry jam and have written about it here several times, so rather than start from scratch, it’s throwback strawberry time and links to my favorite strawberry preserves pieces over the years. I kicked off canning season with strawberry preserves (and all… Read more »
chive blossom vinegar
I’ve been on the road and came home to a blooming plant and I thought I have to tell EVERYONE to make chive blossom vinegar. Listen up. Make this pretty vinegar today. Today! Because chive blossoms only come once a year and this little jar of goodness will take awhile to develop and you will… Read more »
I know how the sausage gets made — and you can, too
Great sausage starts with excellent ingredients. Cathy Barrow shares her DIY approach with The Washington Post.
BIG BOOK NEWS, traveling to Chicago & Madison and a springtime tortilla
Before I tell you all about my fabulous trip to Chicago and Madison. Before I give you a delicious springtime recipe, I must tell you the wonderful thing my publisher has done. They’ve put the kindle version of my book on sale for $2.99. (They want you to see the book and so do I…. Read more »
Blooming
Hello, friends. I’m buried in work and home projects. I’ll be back soon with some recipes, but for now, please enjoy my garden. It’s coming back to life. xoMrsW PS I’m starting to travel next week and will be all around the country between now and the end of October. Please check my events page and… Read more »