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Category Archives: BREADS

MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE

There is a spirit that hovers over the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, New Mexico. It’s the spirit of Taos itself, of the mountains and air and light and magic that inspired Native Americans as well as artists, writers, poets and rich socialites from near and far to settle and thrive. Mabel Dodge Luhan—or […]

Posted 27 February 2015 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § BREAKFAST ‡ Comments Off on MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Once upon a time she was described as a “plain Jane three-story shoebox, with windows,” but Lake Yellowstone Hotel has enjoyed Cinderella updates through the years and remains—at 123 years old—belle of the ball for national park visitors who want to combine history, comfort and a classy stay on the quiet shore of Yellowstone Lake. […]

Posted 23 July 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § NATIONAL PARKS § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL § WYOMING § YELLOWSTONE ‡ Comments Off on Lake Yellowstone Hotel ° Tagged: , , , ,

CRUISING THE CRANBERRY HIGHWAY

Who What Where When How WHO knew? Wisconsin claims the title of cranberry capital of the planet. Although cranberries grow in various corners of the world including Canada and Chile, it’s Wisconsin that carries the mother load. Cranberries congregate in the central part of the state, where enthusiasts can find not only acres and acres […]

Posted 03 November 2013 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § RESORTS § TRAVEL § WISCONSIN ‡ Comments Off on CRUISING THE CRANBERRY HIGHWAY ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

STAR DISHES FOR SAG AWARDS

Wow! Attended a press event previewing the food and wine to be served at the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. Spent an afternoon sipping and sampling as well as watching and photographing the food paparazzi who were sipping and sampling and watching and photographing chef Suzanne Goin and actress JoBeth Williams in Suzanne’s […]

Posted 01 February 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CHEESE § CONDIMENTS § RECIPES § SALADS ‡ Comments Off on STAR DISHES FOR SAG AWARDS ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

CATALAN TOMATO BREAD

Catalan tomato bread, pa amb tomaquet (literally bread with tomato in Catalan), is not only one of the simplest Spanish dishes to make, but also one of the most beloved specialties in the whole of Catalonia.

Posted 06 August 2010 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARCELONA § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on CATALAN TOMATO BREAD ° Tagged: , , , ,

BACON CORNBREAD MUFFINS

Just about the best corn muffin recipe in my collection comes from Sea Island Resorts, a genteel and posh vacationing outpost located on a private island off Southeast Georgia’s Atlantic coast. Sea Island has a habit of winning the hospitality industry’s top awards, racking up five stars for luxurious accommodations, world-famous golf and wonderful Southern-accented […]

Posted 17 June 2010 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BREAKFAST § CHEESE § RECIPES § THANKSGIVING § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on BACON CORNBREAD MUFFINS ° Tagged: , , ,

FAMILY FAVORITE PUMPKIN BREAD

Have been making Pumpkin bread for years—always in the fall and winter. The bread is a must for my Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas brunch (the latter served with a whipped honey-enhanced cream cheese). I give the bread as little bread and butter presents, as well as serve it to friends who drop in for coffee. […]

Posted 17 October 2009 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTERTAINING § RECIPES § THANKSGIVING ‡ Comments Off on FAMILY FAVORITE PUMPKIN BREAD ° Tagged: , ,

FABULOUS BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Right now. Immediately. Blueberries are at their most succulent, plentiful and affordable best. Quick before the season wanes, stock up. Gorge. My single favorite blueberry recipe comes from  my husband’s grandmother, Esther Milder. Esther would be about 120 years old if alive today, which of course she isn’t, but her recipe is, and it keeps […]

Posted 05 August 2009 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ‡ Comments Off on FABULOUS BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ° Tagged: ,