For the last three Thanksgivings, I’ve brined my turkey. I’ll admit, I sorta got caught up in the hype, the trendiness of having a fool-proof, uber-juicy bird. And sure…
If you’re familiar with this blog, you likely already know how much I adore brussels sprouts. They’re probably my favorite vegetable. You also likely know that I’m obsessed with…
I have a confession to make. For a long time, I’ve been afraid of making aioli. It’s an irrational fear. Anyone who cooks as much as I do should…
The person who decided that salt and caramel should go together deserves a medal. I mean, really. It might be the most delicious combination of all time. The perfect…
When my dad and step sister came to visit last month, one of the items on Dad’s “bucket list” was to drive to New York City. As a wheat…
Ladies and gentlemen… I present to you: The Original French Fry. Or at least that’s what I’m calling them. These fried little morsels are called “panisse” in the South…
Early on in my blogging adventure, I was lamenting to my friend Rob how having a blog makes you realize there are no truly original ideas anymore. He asked…
For awhile now, XO sauce has been this mysterious unicorn to me. It’s hailed as this magical Chinese condiment, but one I had yet to try. And as someone…
I’m extremely excited about this post for a number of reasons. Reason #1: I made whole wheat pasta! From scratch! With my new pasta maker! Reason #2: This clam…
Sometimes the way things look in my head are NOT the way they turn out when I try to execute them. But you know what they say… if at…