Chilled Corn Soup with Créme Fraîche & Basil Oil As the sun begins to fade and days get shorter, I’m already waxing nostalgic for this glorious season. Of childhood summer memories, one of my fondest dates from when my family and I lived in upstate… Continue reading…
crunch time
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces Memorial Day weekend is upon us already; summer is just around the corner, I can smell it! And though the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet, my appetite is changing. Summer rolls are what I… 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…
love apple lust, part deux
It’s the most wonderful time of year! The markets are bursting with the fresh fruits of farmers’ labors–sweet corn, juicy peaches, beautiful berries. But I get most excited when that colorful cornucopia of heirloom tomatoes finally hits the stands. Brandywine, Cherokee Purple,… Continue reading…
no formal attire required
I have a great fondness for seafood. Oysters, clams, lobster, crabs–all so delicious but always seemingly reserved for special occasions. For the longest time, I would never think to prepare them in my own kitchen. I put them in the… Continue reading…