Spring is actually starting to feel like, well, Spring. Bright, seasonably warm days intersperse with damp, cool ones, making the common cold a common complaint heard round these parts lately. Almost caught one myself this week, so I decided that… Continue reading…
a fish tale
Sometimes the most satisfying meals are not fussy or fancy, but informal and familiar. For as long as I can remember, mild, delicate filet of sole has been a go-to fish for my family and me. It was one of the… Continue reading…
the switcheroo
I learn something new in the kitchen every day. And it’s amazing to me when I discover an idea that’s so obvious, yet it never occurred to me before. Something like this: a simple swap of ingredients can change an… Continue reading…
not the same old same old
It’s that age-old question: how can I make chicken seem new and exciting again? I love the taste of poultry (we usually have it about once a week), but it can get tiring if it’s prepared the same way over… Continue reading…
my story, sad but true
The blogosphere is all abuzz right now about THE hot ingredient of the season. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are as highly prized as they are elusive. If you can find them in your market, man, you are one lucky… Continue reading…