

Set aside to soak for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Put the dried figs into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Here are two of my favorite recipes:įIG TAPENADE & CREME FRAICHE CROSTINI ()ģ thyme sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra to serveģ tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil I had the good fortune this year to discover a delightful little cookbook called “Posh Toast: Over 70 Recipes for Glorious Things - On Toast” by Emily Kydd. Whether you are hosting a party or have been invited to one, or even want to spend a quiet evening at home, the occasion calls for a special toast or two. There are all sorts of ways to celebrate the completion of one cycle and the beginning of a new one, and food is one of my favorites.

My mom always told me the best any of us can do is embrace the journey of life with all its ups and downs. Some things work out, others don’t, all the while time marches on. Dreams and hopes and goals can change dramatically over the course of a year.
