Entertaining on Mother’s Day? Have a party planned for spring?  How about a graduation?  The Everest Spoons will make a memorable impression on your guests!
by Jean Joho with Chandra Ram
from The Eiffel Tower Restaurant Cookbook
(Chronicle, …

contributed by Chef Spence Lack Saraveza
Saraveza Bottle Shop and Pasty Tavern
Portland, Oregon
Plate Magazine, March-April 2010
This was the most talked about dish at Carol Smoler’s Networking dinner – a perfect Easter dish – taste, color and …

Dame Nancy Brussat says “When I close my eyes and think of Tuscany, I see scenery so sweet, serene, and balanced, it seems to be arranged by some masterful landscape architect. Regal cypress trees pierce …

This is my favorite beverage to serve on the porch in the summertime.It’s also the standard starter for Les Dames members and their guests who have attended the annual “Dames Who Drink” Ravinia Picnic for …

Contributed by Eleanor Hansen
Many years ago, during a trip to Sante Fe, New Mexico, I sampled some shortbread cookies studded with pine nuts. Delicious. Never forgot ‘em. So when I was baking a …

contributed by Dame Patty Erd
The Spice House
Ingredients
2 large stalks rhubarb
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for the …