Whenever the holidays roll around, I can’t resist going back to my roots. It’s comforting to repeat customs and serve up the same traditional foods year after year. In every family, there are special dishes that endure: one grandma is known… Continue reading…
whet your whistle
The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone–we had a swell time and I hope you did, too. Summer is now officially in full swing and has arrived with a bang, not a whimper. It has been steamin’ hot around these… Continue reading…
the curious cure
I’m not a scientific person. As much as that branch of knowledge fascinates me, I really don’t get it. I love to bake, and mostly do it well, but please don’t ask me to explain the chemistry behind the cake. Molecular… Continue reading…
mind blowing mollusks
One of my earliest culinary revelations happened while having dinner with my family at a lovely restaurant while we were on a trip somewhere (though I can’t remember where). It was a somewhat formal restaurant–white tablecloths and all–and I remember ordering an entree… Continue reading…
a responsible splurge
I am becoming more mindful of the ingredients that I cook with these days. After (finally) viewing the documentary, Food Inc., I have a new perspective on which proteins and vegetables I choose to consume and serve to my family. Organic,… Continue reading…