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Mary Mack's Fresh Peach Ice Cream
At some point in every summer of my childhood, my mother would pull out our...
Cocktails for Derby Day and Spring
Frozen Mint Julep (by Julia Reed) Makes about 4 drinks I love a frozen...
Lemon Lover’s Tart
Every Easter, we have the same menu. Roast leg of lamb with lemon and rosemary,...
Mary Mack's Southern Cornbread Dressing
Every year for 52 years, my mother has orchestrated the most delicious Thanksgiving meal for...
Favorite Fall Recipes
My friend Claire Reishman is a true Renaissance woman. When she's not throwing beautiful clay...
Mary Mack's Squash Casserole
To me, one version of culinary heaven is a summer supper made entirely from the...
Valentine's Day Strawberry Cake
Don’t let the down-market ingredients fool you. This cake is the height of refinement when...
Easter Brunch Perfection: Mock Cheese Soufflé
Easter lunch is always one of my favorite meals of the year. There’s nothing more...
Seven Tips & Tricks for Forcing Bulbs Indoors
Spring is a notorious tease. As February gives way to March, the daffodils in the...
Boxing Day Boeuf Bourguignon by the Fire
Every Christmas Eve, as I'm tying the last ribbon around the last present and setting...
Cheese Dreams and Other Preludes to Thanksgiving
Jon and I were lucky enough to celebrate dozens of holidays at Julia Reed's loving...
