The end of summer is near and my barbecue apathy is full on. No more hot dogs or hamburgs for me–the thrill is gone, baby. To get those coals fired up, I’m gonna need some new inspiration. You wouldn’t think… Continue reading…
a token of love
My first job fresh out of college was at Showtime Cable TV. It was an exciting time–cable television was in its infancy and the staff at Showtime was young, hip, and having a great time figuring out how to… Continue reading…
party (eye)popper
This mouthwatering dish falls under the category of elegant hors d’oeuvre. Classically French, it’s really just a simply composed onion tart. Or pizza, if you like. I recently brought a couple of these tarts along to a complement a friend’s… Continue reading…
it’s a beautiful thing
I just love when I hit pay dirt in the kitchen. Whenever I pick up fresh fish for dinner, it’s always a challenge to come up with a creative new way to prepare it. I have been perfecting my technique… Continue reading…
zing! went the strings of my heart
I feel the cooking itch coming back in a big way. After a long, lazy summer of simply prepared meals, I’m starting to get excited about spending serious time in the kitchen building complex flavors. Some of the most tasty… Continue reading…