Necessity and a Lentil Salad
There are days when my fridge is full to bursting. Usually, it means that I’m either having a dinner party, or it’s the week leading up to Thanksgiving. The rest of the time, not so much. Partly,...
View ArticleShakshouka: Fun to make and to say
Wednesday morning, I got a little nostalgic at the farmer’s market. I’ll be out of town this weekend, so this was officially my last market of the summer. Next week, there may still be tomatoes, corn,...
View ArticleSavory Oatmeal: Steel cut oats with parmesan, black pepper and walnuts
Oatmeal. For something so ordinary it’s surprisingly divisive. Some consider it loathsome – stodgy and gluey, more punishment than breakfast. Others (like me) would happily eat it every day, for months...
View ArticleWell-Provisioned: Duck Confit and Apple Butter
It’s been a while since fall meant back-to-school for me. Yet every year, September still feels like a new beginning, one that comes with an extra burst of energy. Michael and I started dating in...
View ArticleThe new reality of weeknight cooking
I’ve been taking a bit of a break from this blog, and from food writing in general. While it wasn’t entirely planned, it has been a much needed change. In November, I started a new job, at New York …...
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