Carol Ann Kates

Creamy, cheesy, and downright delicious, I haven’t met a person that doesn’t love dauphinoise. This classic French dish is easy to...

It’s almost time to start baking cookies. If you are feeling overwhelmed and behind on your Christmas preparations, don’t worry. Cookies...

There has been quite a hullabaloo lately regarding Maine lobsters. A legal dispute between environmental activists and the federal...

One for the Brie lover, One for the shrimp lover, and One for the goat cheese lover. Baked Brie with Fig Spread Serves 6 to 8 This...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you are like me, the day after Thanksgiving I need a good rest, and I don’t want to be in the...

What is one of your favorite holiday memories? Mine is a sleigh ride up Mt. Werner to eat at Ragnar’s. My son, Brian, was born on...

Christmas can be such a stressful time—so much to do and so many details to attend to. Most of us work hard to make this day perfect for...