Oeufs a la Neige – Snow Eggs

Oeufs à la neige, or snow eggs, are a classic French dessert of small poached meringues, floating in a custard sauce. Some people call it ile flottante or floating island, but that dessert is, technically, one big meringue floating in custard sauce. Whatever you call is, know it is delicious. And, quite perfect for an elegant…

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Strawberry Rose Rhubarb Panna Cotta

Just as spring began to emerge this year, I said to Valerie, “I really want to make rhubarb rose panna cotta.” Of course, she smiled and said, “okay.” What else would she say? Any excuse for us to get into the kitchen and whip up a sweet or a savory storm leaves us both grinning….

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