A Friendsgiving feast (+pistachio pumpkin biscotti)

Happy Friendsgiving! Yesterday I hosted my 11th Friendsgiving, which is a tradition I’ve loved since college.  Throwing an open-house style potluck with lots of friends is a no-fail way to have a great time, and this year was no exception! Along with this pecan...

The Story of Chocolate & Health (+nutty chocolate brittle)

The story of how chocolate began to become the darling of confectioners and scientists alike is wrapped up in the story of Alfred Nobel – of the “Nobel” that initiated the peace prize, no less.  Since this month’s RecipeRedux features favorite...