From Velvet Bananas to Skiing the Loire Slopes, Dive Bouteille 2015, Saumur, February 1-2

Veggie Fungi, Spicy Black Bean, Poblano, and Oyster Mushroom Burger from ‘Shroom’

Won’t Break the Bank Roasted Orange Negroni Sbagliato from ‘Downtown Italian’

Toast to Charlie Hebdo Equal Opportunity Irreverent Humor and to Cabu and Wolinski

Spiced and Moist, Carrot Cake with Kashmiri Garam Masala from ‘World Spice at Home’

Rossy Earle ‘Squash, Apple and Cheddar Soup’ from ‘Everyday Squash Book’

What’s for Dessert, Wonderful Flan with Cinnamon Accents from ‘Mexican Flavors’

Start 2015 with Something New, Ribolla Gialla, a White Wine from Friuli

2015 Money Resolutions to Pistachio Financier with Poached Pear & Bitter Chocolate off ‘Farm Fork Food’ pages

Wishing You a Year that Flows, Happy 2015