Kitchen Lane celebrates good food, favorite memories, and family and friends: My childhood recollections are of a homespun farmhouse kitchen with simple printed cotton curtains at the window and my calico cat Peaches asleep on a chair. Of making (and eating!) fudge with my brother on chilly Sunday afternoons. Of enjoying the fresh garden produce my family raised and served with pride. Of summer foraging with friends along fence rows for raspberries and blackberries and eating fresh berry cobbler for evening dessert. And of the many other good times that make the kitchen the heart of the home.

Here's some of what's offered at Kitchen Lane:

Neighbor's Nook -- A place where friendly folks from around the country have shared their comments, thoughts, and reminiscences. I'd love to hear from you, too.

Recipe of the Week -- A new, kitchen-tested recipe appears here weekly, often timed to spotlight fresh seasonal ingredients. Every recipe includes an introduction, plus a helpful tip.

Newsletter -- Published about every 8 to 10 weeks, my absolutely free newsletter features brand new seasonal recipes, plus interesting culinary odds and ends. It also provides exclusive information on my research trips, current projects and what's going on behind the scenes at Kitchen Lane. To learn more details or to sign up, click here!

Recipe Archives -- As a professional with 30 years experience writing food articles and cookbooks (see Cookbooks, Etc. for the cookbooks and Meet the Author for my background), I assure you that all recipes in my archives are carefully tested at Kitchen Lane. Each season some recipes in the collection change; all recipes include helpful introductions and hints.

Feature Stories -- From lively stories highlighting the history of fudge, and the origin of cobblers and betties to those detailing how to plan ahead for a party or hold a successful cookie exchange. Every story links to an associated recipe.

Nifty Stuff -- A grab-bag of short articles, how-to information, photos, and interesting tidbits on kitchen arts, gardening, and home. For example, earn how to locate pieces for your antique china set, or how to brighten your patio -- and your salads! -- by growing pots of nasturtiums.

News and Events -- Learn the latest news from Kitchen Lane, then scroll down for details of my upcoming appearances and events.

Reviews -- Reviewers' round-up featuring recent comments and reviews on my work.

Cookbooks, Etc. -- Descriptions, cover photos, and mini-reviews of many of my cookbooks. Several can be purchased at a significant discount from Kitchen Lane.

Enjoy your visit and come back again soon!