Black Friday is something I’ve never participated in. I have an aversion to large crowds of people fighting over discounted merchandise. I prefer to do my Christmas shopping from…
You need these potatoes on your Thanksgiving table. No, I’m serious. NEED. THEM. Recently I was at a local restaurant with some girlfriends, and one of the dishes was…
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…