roasted apple butter + apple crisp ice cream
At the McCarren Park Greenmarket a few years ago, I overheard a woman getting an earful over the phone for suggesting a purchase of non-organic apple cider for a child’s party. She tried to speak up...
View Articlegarlic soup
Home decor, especially kitchen appliances, can last a long time, so even though I was born after the heyday of burnt orange and pea green, the palette persisted well into my childhood. Even now, overly...
View Articlebuttermilk apple cake + apple picking
Our family of four relies heavily on a delicate balance of personalities. Brian, whether by nature or force of will, is stoic and patient almost all of the time. I strive for the same, but most days...
View Articlepoached eggs and rainbow chard on sourdough toast
With a chill in the night air and a few recent professional disappointments, the past couple weeks have been a time for long, hot showers. At night, the bathroom all steamy, I listen to the BBC News,...
View Articlekabocha squash pie with black pepper and ginger
In the beginning, neither Brian nor I had grand ideas for parenthood. Honestly, it was a selfish endeavor for me –– I wanted to see if I really could, you know, create another human. I also, somewhat...
View Articlemaple roasted brussels sprout and quince salad
I’ve spent the past couple weeks wrestling recipes. My kitchen has been the scene of dry pie crusts, rubbery custards, and ho-hum chicken. However disappointing, these are the reasons we test recipes....
View Articletomato and cauliflower curry
This post is sponsored by Hunt’s canned tomato products. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! In the kitchen, my second great love was Indian food. The first was muffins from a box, a love born of the...
View Articlepersimmon collins cocktails
I offer a simple premise: the holidays are a heavy time filled with chances to fail, or feel lonely, overwhelmed, or inadequate. When we strive for perfection, we can only lose. After barely making it...
View Articlea harvest dessert party
This post is sponsored by Mirassou Winery. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! My favorite time of year is upon us. Chilly weather is still intermittent, but enough to remind us of winter’s approach....
View Articleroasted fennel and satsuma orange salad
This recipe began on a cold, rainy morning. A scratchy old records and black coffee kind of day. As the rain fell, things inside were cozy and fragrant with the scent of roasting citrus. The rich jewel...
View Articlefresh cranberry relish
Sometimes (most of the time), when I write a to-do list, I include something I’ve already done or at least something very easy. Likewise, I include myself in any list of things I need to bring...
View Articleasian pear and apple pie with leafy crust
Before I’m mired in Thanksgiving shopping and to-do lists, I’m taking the time to pause. Thanksgiving at its best is about gratitude and calls for a little reflection. This year, even more than most, I...
View Articleour thanksgiving menu
Brian and I have a couple of Thanksgiving celebrations planned for the coming weekend. We’ll have a small dinner at home Thanksgiving Day and then celebrate with family later in the weekend. Above all,...
View Articleapple cranberry loaded sweet potatoes
I did my first round of Thanksgiving shopping yesterday. Navigating the crowded market with my youngest in tow was a little overwhelming. I left my cart unattended for a moment while I grabbed carrots...
View Articleradish toasts with lemon butter
My fall garden began as the consolation prize for blighted tomatoes and eight cauliflower plants that grew to four feet without ever developing actual heads of cauliflower. I had a trove of seeds...
View Articlemaple roasted brussels sprout and quince salad
I’ve spent the past couple weeks wrestling recipes. My kitchen has been the scene of dry pie crusts, rubbery custards, and ho-hum chicken. However disappointing, these are the reasons we test recipes....
View Articletomato and cauliflower curry
This post is sponsored by Hunt’s canned tomato products. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! In the kitchen, my second great love was Indian food. The first was muffins from a box, a love born of the...
View Articlepersimmon collins cocktails
I offer a simple premise: the holidays are a heavy time filled with chances to fail, or feel lonely, overwhelmed, or inadequate. When we strive for perfection, we can only lose. After barely making it...
View Articlea harvest dessert party
This post is sponsored by Mirassou Winery. Thanks for supporting our sponsors! My favorite time of year is upon us. Chilly weather is still intermittent, but enough to remind us of winter’s approach....
View Articleroasted fennel and satsuma orange salad
This recipe began on a cold, rainy morning. A scratchy old records and black coffee kind of day. As the rain fell, things inside were cozy and fragrant with the scent of roasting citrus. The rich jewel...
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