Adeline Olmer5 days ago2 minRecipesWhat’s for dinner? Sometimes that’s a difficult question and other times not. This past weekend I didn’t want to spend a lot of time cooking—I just wasn’t...
Adeline OlmerJun 104 minRecipesWhat freezing fresh food taught me—that you need to knowSometime in January, I dove into my freezer to see what there was I could add to dinner. I grabbed a bag of corn that I’d cooked when it...
Adeline OlmerApr 283 minRecipesBoarding school—good and bad memories When I was in boarding school, I had a really hard time adjusting to the food. Going to the dining room for meals was my least favorite...
Adeline OlmerMar 35 minRecipesA dessert I have to tryThis past week I had a house full of guests—my family. It was so wonderful to finally be able to spend time with them after over two...
Adeline OlmerFeb 104 minRecipesZoom cooking class—a surpriseThis past week, I took a zoom cooking class. I wasn’t certain what to expect, but since I’m in the process of designing a class; I...
Adeline OlmerJan 273 minRecipesBaby it's cold outside—white bean chorizo soup anyone?It’s been very cold where I live in Westchester, New York, and this Saturday they are predicting a snow storm. I’m thrilled. The idea of...
Adeline OlmerJan 134 minRecipesUntested recipes—so much can go wrong and yet...Last week’s blog post made me think about what other things I do to challenge myself. When cooking, I love to make something I’ve never...
Adeline OlmerDec 23, 20212 minRecipesThe trick to scrambled eggs a la FrançaiseMy father made Christmas breakfast every year and it was a treat. Scrambled eggs were his specialty. They weren’t ordinary scrambled...
Adeline OlmerDec 2, 20213 minRecipes2 pie recipes without making pie crustThe other day, I was asked by a woman if I had a recipe for a really easy pie. She had one requirement: could she buy a pie crust instead...
Adeline OlmerNov 26, 20214 minRecipes4 Recipes that use up all your leftovers I hope everyone had a great and relaxing Thanksgiving; maybe relaxing is pushing it but how about stress-free. Thanksgiving leftovers are...
Adeline OlmerOct 28, 20214 minAbout Our LivesMom's favorite apple tart—easy and goodMy mother grew up in Normandy, France. She was full of memories of life near Étretat. But her stories would really come to life when she...
Adeline OlmerOct 14, 20213 minRecipesFall’s colors bring good flavorsFall’s arrival is announced by the display that happens when leaves change from green to the brilliant hues they turn before floating to...
Adeline OlmerSep 23, 20213 minRecipesI celebrated my birthday—best-laid plans...Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday. The plan was to meet my husband, Mark, and do something fun before we met the kids at a French...
Adeline OlmerSep 16, 20212 minKitchen toolsEasy sauces—here's a trickOne of the questions I get asked most is: why are sauces so hard and are they really important? The answer is yes, they are important. It...
Adeline OlmerAug 24, 20214 minRecipesA TART AND A TORTE—EITHER WAY IT’S ITALIAN PLUMSYears ago, I read a story about a plum torte recipe created by Marian Burros that was published in the New York Times every September...
Adeline OlmerAug 17, 20215 minRecipesRecipes are not perfect—here is how to fix themNach Waxman (pronounce “Knock”), founder of the revered bookstore Kitchen Arts & Letters in NYC, sadly passed away in the beginning of...
Adeline OlmerJul 22, 20212 minRecipesNot all summer berries are equalWhether you mix them with other fruits in a salad or add them to yogurt as a breakfast treat or just pop them into your mouth as a snack...
Adeline OlmerJul 8, 20212 minRecipesLemonade made betterLemonade Is one of my favorite thirst-quenching drinks, especially on those hot days that leave us drained both mentally and physically....
Adeline OlmerJun 24, 20211 minRecipesRaw—flavors to enjoyAs 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 OlmerJun 17, 20213 minRecipesFruit, wine, a bit of sugar—not sangria but the ultimate in summer dessertsDuring the last two posts I’ve been thinking and writing about serving fruits for dessert. It has brought up memories of the long lunches...