I really am not ready for summer to end – but I was a little consoled with this dish, Creamy Apple & Cider Pork Chops. Ya gotta love a recipe that tastes divine, looks great and is perfect for company but quick & easy enough to pull off on any old weeknight for family dinner! And it’s even better when it’s a dinner that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean!

3 Drop Dead Simple Ways to Make Crème Fraîche
Being an avid reader of cooking magazines, when crème fraîche appeared on my radar, I was wild to use this “new” (to me) ingredient. Of course, it wasn’t available and it took years (decades, even) before I ever found it in a grocery store.

Caramelized Onion Galette – Free Form Tart
When normal people go to a party, they think things like, “Who’ll be there? Who should I bring?” and of course, “What should I wear?” When I’m invited, the first thing that pops in my mind is “What will I bring?”