top of page
%20(3).png)
Search
What are we willing to do for freedom?
What are we willing to do for freedom? I couldn’t let the 80th anniversary of D-Day, pass without marking it. I watched on television
Adeline Olmer
Jun 6, 20245 min read
I’m taking the summer off!
I’m not just going to put my feet up and enjoy the weather, though I will try and do that as much as possible, but I really want to...
Adeline Olmer
May 23, 20242 min read
The secret to French scrambled eggs
The secret to fabulous French scrambled eggs. . .
Adeline Olmer
May 15, 20243 min read
HOW TO MAKE FOOD TASTE BETTER
Here is an excerpt from my book Le Kitchen Cookbook: a Workbook Adding flavor is a component of cooking that is essential. The more we...
Adeline Olmer
May 9, 20243 min read
Preparing for a Bountiful Summer
I love living where all the seasons make themselves known. But the arrival of spring and summer and all they have to offer feels like a...
Adeline Olmer
May 2, 20242 min read
Raw—Flavors to Enjoy
As produce starts to fill the markets I find myself drawn to the simple flavors of the vegetables that are in season. It is the purity
Adeline Olmer
Apr 25, 20242 min read
How Could We Have Done That–Embracing the Unexpected
Mark and I were gathering our belongings for our trip to the Adirondacks. . .
Adeline Olmer
Apr 18, 20242 min read
The power of the solar eclipse
Seeing the eclipse on the path of totality is an experience that is hard to put into words. I can and will show you photos, and I’m...
Adeline Olmer
Apr 11, 20242 min read
The Healing Power of Laughter
There is proof that laughter is beneficial. Norman Cousins wrote a book titled Anatomy of an Illness that became a groundbreaking...
Adeline Olmer
Apr 4, 20242 min read
The Power of Social Media
I do not spend a lot of time on social-media. If I look at anything, it’s Instagram because it’s visual and the images are beguiling....
Adeline Olmer
Mar 28, 20242 min read
The Easiest Tart Ever—And it's so Good!
Let’s talk about rustic tarts. In France they are known as galettes; in Italy they are called crostatas. Whatever you want to call them,...
Adeline Olmer
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Let's Make Entertaining Fun Again
As many of you know, I love to entertain. But only when I can enjoy the party with everyone else. After-all, the point of entertaining,...
Adeline Olmer
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Knife Skills—How to be Sharp and Ready
Note - I’ve decided to repost this blog about sharpening knives—because it is that important to cooking. The sharper your knives are, the...
Adeline Olmer
Mar 8, 20243 min read
How to Stop Being a Messy Cook
“I would love to know how to be a ‘neater’ cook. I make such a mess…“ Does that sound familiar? I know I had the same problem! But I...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Soup Cubes-Why I Love Them
When the question “What’s for dinner?” comes to mind, lately, I see a rugged soup. It’s an easy and satisfying dish to make. Best of all,...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 23, 20243 min read
I Have Two Things for You This Week
1. What I enjoy about living in the northeast of the United States is that we go through all four seasons. Some I like more than...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Afraid of Making Caramel? Read this
One of the best things about hosting a party is that you get to select the menu. You can make what you’re in the mood to eat or simply...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Learn How To Be a Guest at Your Own Dinner Party
When I entertain, that’s my goal—for both my guests and me. For a long time when I’d have a dinner party, I’d find myself ducking into...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 1, 20241 min read
I’ve spent hours getting nothing done!
It’s been that kind of week. In reality it started the previous week when I set up delivery of my blog post I've always loved dinner...
Adeline Olmer
Jan 25, 20242 min read
I’ve Always Loved Dinner Parties
I grew up in a family that turned Saturday nights into events. Whether we had guests or not, we were expected to change for dinner, not...
Adeline Olmer
Jan 18, 20242 min read
bottom of page