springtime lentil & roasted potato salad

“It is a truth universally acknowledged…” So begins Pride and Prejudice, and while I mean no disrespect to my lady Jane, I feel that her immortal first line–touting, as it does, an early-19th century view of women and marriage–is due for an upgrade. In that spirit, here are some variations that feel a little more relevant to my life…

flourless chocolate cake

I know all you summer birthdays feel me when I say that being born in either June, July or August can be a real downer for one big reason: you never get the chance to bring a birthday treat to school. You can picture it, right? All those October babies and March kids smugly passing…