What I'm Eating This Week
A quick look at the menu for the week ahead. The theme is cozy but fast — I have a lot going on and the kitchen still has to keep up. Monday — Miso butter…
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Kitchen notes & stories
Less structured than the recipe box — meals I tried, experiments that worked (and some that didn't), and what's on the menu this week.
What I'm Eating This Week
Last week's menu — a little heavier than usual because the weather turned and my soul asked for comfort food. Monday — Miso butter ramen with soft egg Tuesday…
The Great Grilled Cheese Experiment
I have a confession: last month I made grilled cheese five different ways in one weekend and took notes like it was a science project. Here is what I learned,…
A Night at Nonna's Trattoria
We went to the little Italian place on 5th for our anniversary — the one with the checkered tablecloths and the hand-written specials board. The cacio e pepe…
Why My Kitchen Smells Like a Bakery on Sundays
Some people meditate. Some people run. I make butter and sugar do the work for me. There is a specific Sunday ritual that has nothing to do with any recipe on…
Holiday Table: What We Made for Thanksgiving
This year's table was all about less stress, more food. The rule: nothing that needs me at the stove in the last hour. What actually got made: A classic…