It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it’s a beautiful thing. You serve a new dish to your family and everyone unanimously proclaims it a hit. It can be hard enough getting everyone to sit at the table… Continue reading…
if it’s tuesday, this must be helsinki (part i)
I’ve missed you all this month–it’s been a crazy and wonderful time. After a tornado of activity the first half of May, the four of us took flight for parts far flung. Beginning with Amsterdam and continuing north, we spent… Continue reading…
a greek drama with a delicious ending
I’ve always been a fan of Greek food. Lots of grilled fish, lamb, salads, and, mmmm, yogurt–what’s not to love? Recently, I’ve developed a crush on a certain chef who is out to give this favorite cuisine a makeover.… Continue reading…
pea pot
A good, hearty soup is a meal in itself. The queen of hearty, split pea, is simple to throw together, and just requires a little time at the simmer to yield its wonderfully thick, rich complexity. I love the smoky… Continue reading…
what to eat on a blustery night
Oh, my. The weather has been absolutely crazy here in the northeast. In just the past few months, we’ve experienced an earthquake, a hurricane, and a snowstorm in October! Not to belabor the point, but what’s going on outside very… Continue reading…