Author: Jan Robert

Because it’s Carnival Time

It’s Carnival time on the Northshore. Most of my friends are busy beading bustiers for Diva Day. The Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures, the DIVAs

February 5, 2015

Foodies and Friends

Farmers Market to Table Every Saturday morning after an early morning walk with friends, I head to the downtown Covington Farmers Market. The seasonal vegetables

February 2, 2015

French King Cake

I adapted my almond frangipane filling and puff pastry dough to create this traditional and easy French king cake. I love Randazzo’s but this is

February 1, 2015

Gumbo Z’Herbes

Green gumbo or gumbo of herbs is soooo New Orleans. This Creole gumbo is traditionally served on Good Friday. I serve it during the winter

January 30, 2015

Salade Letchine

Date and Orange salad from Morocco, Recipe by Paula Wolfert Paula recommends serving this with spicy foods. I think it compliments bouillabaisse well. I have

January 30, 2015

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Torte

Not sure how I invented this torte. As I recall I combined a few of my favorite things, chocolate and raspberry, as well as several

January 30, 2015

Sweet Winter Slaw

Sweet Winter Slaw Recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi Serves 6 Dressing: 6 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons

January 26, 2015

88 Cookbooks and Counting

January 15, 2015: 88 cookbooks and counting… There is always a lot of hype this time of year about the hottest cookbook from 2014. Prune;

January 26, 2015

Shakshuka

This is the Shakshuka recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi and the Kale Eggs recipe inspired by Darnell Shuart and the Covington weekend walking group.

January 26, 2015

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Author: Jan Robert