It certainly wasn't something I planned. And it's been one of the real delights of the summer, a result of the haphazard life of a freelance writer, at least the way it's practiced around my house.

It is a pleasure to open up the screen on which to write to you and to receive what you have written and pass it on. First, Gigi is hoping for a rediscovery of an overnight oatmeal/blueberry breakfast ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy - boil sugar and water - but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...