About Us

The kitchen in Montclair- where so much of the magic happens.

We are a family who loves to eat, often emails and calls each other about what we've eaten, and even more often roux'ed the day we forgot to write everything down when we heard a great recipe!
What overproduction?
Our love of a feast extends beyond the usual food-centered holidays.  All it takes for a little overproduction is a critical mass of family present and voila! A multi-course meal at 9:00pm!

Best to keep an eye on your glass with Lili around...
And we don't stop at the food.  Beverages are essential to a cook's creativity and we take this inspiration pretty seriously.  Luckily, the men in our lives keep us in good "spirits" as we zip around whatever kitchen we are in.

The Pie King takes on a Thanksgiving Turkey.

We have undeniably learned from the best and continue to be inspired by the genius of our foodie relatives.
Crab + Cream= Genius!
Over the years, we have developed many tried and true recipes that are forever lodged in our heads.  But with all of us cooking in our own kitchens daily, new creations abound! 

Thank goodness for the interwebs! 

Xandy & Julie: Blog Authors.  Food Enthusiasts.  Fashion Aficionados.