Easy Delicious Chicken Dijon and the History of Mustard

Easy, Delicious Chicken Dijon and a Bit of History of Mustard by Victoria Challancin Who doesn't love a dish that serves double duty?  T...

Oops! The Recipe!

Oops!  The Recipe! by Victoria Challancin Thank you to those of you, and there were many, who emailed me asking for the recipe for the souff...

Soufflés, Squeals, and San Miguel

San Miguel de Allende, voted top city in Mexico and 8th Best City in the World in 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler   Hot Grand Marnier Soufflé  S...

Morocco 2013 Trip Announcement

I'm on the first camel, taking the photo... Morocco 2013 Trip Announcement The dates for my Morocco trip for 2013 are April 24th - May 9...

Epiphanies, Scribes, and a Scrumptious Soup

 Paprika and Red Pepper Soup with Pistachio Puree Epiphanies, Scribes, and a Scrumptious Soup by Victoria Challancin First of all, let me be...

Chai Snickerdoodles, Spice Queens, and the End of the Flowers

Chai Snickerdoodles Chai Snickerdoodles, Spice Queens, and the End of the Flowers by Victoria Challancin Because I had chosen a complicated ...

Gingerbread Biscotti and a Nonconversation

 Gingerbread biscotti with molasses on my Mother's plate Gingerbread Biscotti and a Nonconversation by Victoria Challancin The Italian w...