Maria Stuart

Spring Lamb and Oregon Pinot Noir + Four Hour Leg of Lamb Recipe

April 17, 2014 Maria Stuart 3 Comments

Have you ever noticed how much better food tastes when it’s in season? Sure, you can buy basil in February and peaches in December, but eating them in the season that nature intended them to be eaten doesn’t compare to that alternative. Spring and lamb go hand in hand, and in our house it’s the […]

The Gougères That Will Change Your Life

April 10, 2014 Maria Stuart 7 Comments

In this post, I was going to tell you all about our recent trip to Chicago. About how we went to Eataly in the city and it was so jaw-dropingly fabulous that I could have spent all day there, but settled for an hour. About how I renewed my passion for public transportation – the […]

An Occupational Hazard and Chicken with Bacon, Cream and Thyme Recipe

February 24, 2014 Maria Stuart 6 Comments

The other night I posted this photo of our dinner on the usual social media platforms and so many people asked for the recipe! It’s a simple recipe and I posted the photo only because I thought it looked pretty. But it’s also a delicious dish and I will share it with you in a […]

Feed a Child, Nourish a Mind & South of France Tomato Soup

February 11, 2014 Maria Stuart 8 Comments

Every school day morning I stand in my chilly kitchen, sometimes pre-dawn, and make my kids breakfast and while they eat that, lunch. The elementary school starts at 8:00 and its about 7:30 when my ten-year old climbs up on the stool and sits down to her warm breakfast. It’s about that time too, that […]

Crushing on Cocottes

February 2, 2014 Maria Stuart 5 Comments

Perhaps you’ve noticed my long absence here. I’ve been so busy with winery related endeavors and before that, the holidays, that I haven’t had a moment to write anything. But I am dying to tell you about my new crush, so I am making time today! It all started when my sister-in-law gave me a […]