Month: April 2023

Lemon Coconut Scones

Lemon Coconut Scones

This is a part of my April 2023 Times Union story. See the whole thing here. Paul and I both love to have a little bit of baked something around the house, a plate on the counter of something buttery and sweet. It’s usually something that’s good with coffee or […]

Pasta with Tomatoes, Pancetta and Herbs

Pasta In Tomatoes, Pancetta and Herbs

Here’s a recipe that’s part of my April 2023 TU story. See the whole thing here. This is a recipe that is good for serving to young people (read: it has carbohydrates and meat) and all the other generations, too. This is a mostly-pantry-staple meal, made with simple ingredients and […]

Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese

Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese

This recipe is part of my April 2023 TU Story. See the whole thing here. One meal Paul and I ate recently, which was born of necessity and which turned out to be a keeper centered around mushrooms. They were bought on a whim, left in a little brown bag, […]

Caroline Barrett

The Empty-Nester Refrigerator

Here’s my Times Union column for April 2023. It goes along with Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese, Pasta in Pancetta, Tomatoes and Herbs and Lemon Coconut Scones. You can see it on the TU site here, or read below.  Seen through the eyes of an 18-year-old, our refrigerator looked pretty […]