We interrupt our scheduled hiatus to bring you these photos of the night blooming jasmine, cestrum nocturnum, in bloom. No wor...

Nothing could be simpler and more delicious than this peach tarte tatin.  It follows the same steps as its more famous sister, the apple...

We finally had a Friday night without thunder and rain, perfect for grilling these lamb kebabs I have been dreaming about.  The recipe...

I know I have been a bit derelict in my summer cooking this year but we have had so much rain lately that outdoor meals have been fe...

Things are going amok at Lindaraxa's so I've decided to take matters in hand.  To begin with, there is a cat in the house.  No...

What a dilemma we have in our hands. Last week two kittens showed up at our doorstep.  Actually one showed up first and two days late...

To say that the Fourth of July weekend was a washout is an understatement. A flood is perhaps a better word.  It started raining on Wed...