Today! A Recipe from White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford I’m delighted to share a recipe from my friend Cris Comerford, the quiet force behind the amazing food in the White House kitchen since 2005. Cris is the first woman to serve as Executive Chef at the White House, where she has worked since 1995, mastering the intricacies of planning, shopping, cooking, and presenting thousands of beautiful meals to the President, his family, and his guests each year. Cris has […]
People seem to have anxiety about giving wedding gifts, and rightfully so. I was shocked to read on one wedding website that the average amount of money spent on a wedding gift is well over $100. This has to be a dilemma for young people whose friends are getting married in droves; a young woman I know has been invited to thirteen weddings this year! How is she supposed to pay her rent and still buy 13 wedding gifts? This […]
Makes 3 cups Prep time: 40 minutes
Cucumber Vodka with Basil (Bottle should be left in freezer for several hours before using)
This is an easy, light cocktail for a sunny afternoon. Use a white burgundy or a pinot grigio for the wine, and let the subtle colors of the fruit bring out the holiday theme. Serves 4 Prep time: ten minutes
