I wanted to try this recipe, another Ina Garten one, a couple of weeks ago, but it seems my local Publix believes hazelnuts are hard to come by this time of year. I was told they were a “Holiday only” item, which led me to believe they were strictly for Christmas time. But then I [...]

The first time I tasted this particular dessert I thought, “Have I ever truly enjoyed chocolate before?”  It was at Iraila, a Mediterranean Rustica joint in Eugene, Oregon that served up the lightest, most airy, most delightful home-made, fresh-ingredient food, new desserts fresh made every day I’ve ever come across.  Feast in Decatur, Georgia may [...]