alexandra's kitchen

Fig, Fennel, and Prosciutto Salad

Several weeks ago, just before my friend Meredith (fourth year medical student, see previous entry) departed for a grueling one-month surgical rotation in Pittsburg,...

Seriously, this may be my favorite dessert ever. I baked this apple cake this morning, ate one quarter of it for lunch, and another quarter for dinner. I'm tempted to include a picture of the half-eaten cake in this post, but am too embarrassed. I don't know what else to say. It's moist, delicious, seasonal and can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch or dinner. I mean it. Make it! // alexandracooks.com

Winter

Best Dessert Ever

**Please see the updated recipe here: Bolzano Apple Cake** Seriously, this may be my favorite dessert ever. After cookies and cream ice cream, that...

Fall

Mandy’s Spaghetti Sauce

For the past few weeks, I’ve neglected to bring my husband any of his favorite treats when I visit him. No brownies, no cookies,...

Fall

Pawpaw Quick Bread

If you’ve never heard of a pawpaw, don’t feel bad — I only just learned about them myself, though I’d been hearing about them...

Fall

Pica Peppers

It began with a dare. Challenged by a friend to make a sauce “too hot to handle,” James Jean-Louis set to work. Before heading...

Vegetables

Rosemary-Butternut Squash Bisque & Challah

In the beginning of the growing season, I promised to document each CSA I received. To say the least, I have been negligent, especially...

Travel

California Here We Come

Yay! So we just found out. Ben has been assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. We’re moving some time around the New Year to...

Fall

Homemade Granola Bars

Ben, my husband, about to begin his third phase of training as a Marine Officer, has one more obstacle to overcome: a 14-hour “field...

Travel

Joel Salatin and Polyface Farm

I have to admit I am very excited to say I have finally visited Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA. Not only did I get...

Fall

Oktoberfest

Wanting to prepare a traditional Bavarian dish in honor of Oktoberfest, I wandered through the Italian Market in search of sausage. From Cappuccio’s Meats,...