A good knife is your best friend in the kitchen. Here's how to choose one and then take care of it. Read More
How to buy and care for kitchen knives
October 22, 2015
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Love, salmon, and Blue Angels
October 10, 2015
Remembering my wedding, seventeen years ago today. Read More
Cooking the Books: Empanadas
August 14, 2015
On “Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America” by Sandra Gutierrez. This book is almost as much fun to read as it is to cook from. Read More
A swoon-worthy Nectarine Almond Rosé Crumble
July 24, 2015
Make a truly swoon-worthy dessert—what with the fruit, the wine, the nuts, and even a hint of cardamom—that's special yet easy-going. Read More
24 links for a delicious summer
June 22, 2015
I’m makin’ the livin’ easy by mixing my favorite summer cocktail—Strawberry Vodka and Tonic, anyone?—and revisiting some posts of summers past. Read More
Why I love Pinot Grigio
June 8, 2015
If Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay had a baby, it’d be Pinot Grigio. And that's a good thing. Let me explain. Read More
Salad on the grill? Absolutely. Here’s why.
May 26, 2015
Grilled salad. It's not as crazy as it sounds. Here's why, plus my recipe for Grilled Salad with Romaine, Peppers, Feta, and Cilantro. Read More
Thank goodness for Maple Oat Pecan Scones
April 30, 2015
Life has been busy. Stressfully busy. Thank goodness for Maple Oat Pecan Scones. Read More
What’s with risotto and all the stirring?
April 8, 2015
Other rice dishes don’t require stirring. Not pilaf. Not Mexican rice. Not jambalaya. So why risotto? I'll tell you. Read More
Celebrate spring with a picnic and a ham and Brie baguette
March 23, 2015
It’s spring. The season of rebirth and renewal. That’s something to celebrate. With a nice bottle of wine and a ham and brie baguette. Read More