Potato and Mushroom Gratin – Real Quick (for a Gratin!)

The weather had turned autumn-ward several weeks ago.  And while I wish we’d have had our full share of summer, and not had it truncated at the end of July (I mean, where DID the August go, really?), I also can’t say I am unhappy about the excuse to get out pretty and warm clothes, drink hot drinks, and cook cold-weather comfort food. Most comforting … Continue reading Potato and Mushroom Gratin – Real Quick (for a Gratin!)

Comfort Food For A Rainy Day – Simple Potato Salad

Some days simply call for comfort food. This morning dawned already damp and proceeded to rain, and rained all through lunch, at which point the weather improved all the way up to damp and grey sans the pouring rain.  To add insult to injury, it is Monday and one of my best friends has just gone back to England after a weekend visit here.  Gloomy.  … Continue reading Comfort Food For A Rainy Day – Simple Potato Salad