Fire Island has a large and mostly tame deer population.
My dear bloggy friends, it has been more than two weeks since I last posted and I’ve missed you. Though it may seem like I fell off the blogosphere in truth I’ve been running around, collecting photos and doing interviews for future Baking and Books posts. I spoke with Rick Bayless …

I have never been a morning person but I have always loved morning food. Golden Belgian waffles dusted with white confectioners sugar and red raspberries; fluffy pancakes drizzled with pure maple syrup; dandelion-yellow scrambled eggs with a side of crispy home fries. Simple meals like this evoke memories of relaxed gatherings, great conversation and even better company. I can hear …