Maire Gilbert

I've just returned from a foodie dream trip to New Orleans. Foodie trip, because I ate my way through the city! Everything from old style down home cookin' to some of the newest and best chef's tasting menus. In the South, it's said with two sylla...

My Michigan roots are showing! I remember picking cherries as a "young-un" - getting up high in the trees and picking until my fingers were stained bright red. Those cherries were sour Montmorency cherries, so most of them made it into the bucket....

Matcha sesame ... I love the sound of it. "Matcha Sesame." Like something from an old movie, picture Rudolph Valentino mouthing the words (with an Italian accent) in a silent film. However exotic sounding, Matcha sesame is a delicious crust f...

What better kid food? Nachos, good for a snack, for lunch, try them for dinner. Kids (of all ages) think they're having junk food - only you and I know better! Nachos can be just as healthy as you make them. Ingredients: 1 tortilla per person1 can low ...

Here's a vegetarian burger that my meat-centric husband declares delish! Okay, I've never really heard the actual word "delish" come out of his mouth, but he did say that there were every bit as good as his regular beefy (read fat-dripping) hambur...

Pappardelle is simply wide-cut, fresh pasta. You probably already know how good fresh pasta is when you purchase it at the store. When made at home, minutes before cooking, it is so much fresher ... and the taste is the best! My recipes here are u...

Summer has arrived in Sacramento ... and by that I mean it's h-o-t! Time for dinners made early in the day, then served cold. Don't have time to make them early? Make them the night before, or make enough for several meals. However it's made, this dish...

Asparagus season is just about over. The tender stalks of early spring are gone. The stalks are getting larger, and tougher now. This is the kind of asparagus that is meant for soup. The tips are still tender, so they make a great garnish, wh...

When I hear "We should have this more often" I know I've hit on a winner. And, that's exactly what I heard last night. Of course, it could be that it took forever to take photos, as I searched for the camera, tripod, attachments, and remote, no two of ...

I love to eat in New Orleans. So does my husband. The food there is a nice combination of spicy, fresh, and tasty. While I enjoy tasting innovative dishes there, I also appreciate some of the classics. Here's a classic N'Awlins style jam...