the food journal

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.

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,…

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…