Articles by Jim Almo

Lemon Donuts

Lemon Donuts

If there’s one ingredient that can brighten up a meal, it has to be lemons. Whether it's the vivid color, the tangy flavor, or that unmistakable citrus aroma, there's no  
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

I could be wrong, but it seems like coffee cake is one of those overlooked breakfast classics. You just don't seem to find it as often as you once could.  
Classic Egg-in-a-Hole Recipe

Classic Egg-in-a-Hole Recipe

If ever there was a classic recipe, this is it. It's simple and filling enough that your confirmed bachelor uncle makes it for breakfast, and it's somehow also cute enough  
Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad

Oh sweet, sweet ambrosia! The word itself seems indicative of something absolutely delightful, delicious, and maybe even decadent — ambrosia in Greek literally means “immortality.” What better way to describe  
Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

That's right. Your hot cross buns could very well be outlawed. According to one tale, Queen Elizabeth I forbid the making or sale of hot cross buns on any day  
Cheesy Asiago Bisque

Cheesy Asiago Bisque

Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine yourself in a bustling Parisian restaurant. In a corner sits an accordion player, the sounds of a traditional musette filling the room. The  
Veggie Soba Noodle Soup

Veggie Soba Noodle Soup

When I was younger, it was understood that there were four basic flavors: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. All the other flavors we taste were combinations of these. Of course,  
Provençal Vegetable Soup

Provençal Vegetable Soup

The Provence region in southern France is known for its Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Groves of olive trees and fields of lavender fill the area's  
Navy Bean Soup

Navy Bean Soup

There’s something so perfectly delightful about a simple bowl of soup. It warms us from the inside on a cold night, or it can feel like a light, health-conscious choice  
Challah Bread

Challah Bread

Challah (pronounced haa-luh) has a long history, and, as you can imagine, has changed significantly over the years. What we know as challah today would be nearly unrecognizable to someone