I grew up eating beef stew mama prepared in her slow cooker, rich hunks of meat bathed in dark brown gravy, thickened with flour, and flavored with a generous slug of my grandfather’s homemade wine. She’d make a big batch and we would enjoy it for several nights, each providing a richer, fuller stew with …
Christmas presents an abundance of food memories – yule logs, boozy eggnog, and contentious fruitcake – but very little is more traditional than baking cookies. A large chunk of this friendly dessert’s holiday PR is thanks to Old Saint Nick’s late-night snacking habit. Cookies are an unselfish food, meant to be gifted and shared. Cookies …
For Thanksgiving, the turkey may be the centerpiece, but for me, the sides are the best part about a Thanksgiving feast. The amusing thing about Thanksgiving it is the one meal that is almost immovable in terms of menu. Each family member has that one side dish that is their favorite and for some, it’s …
Summer berries are delicious. Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries are all bursts of beautiful color and flavor. Most often I enjoy them for breakfast in a smoothie or with yogurt. I may have them in a shortcake or cobbler. However, a classic French Fruit Tart is really special… It’s actually very simple, and when all …
Summer is warm weather, sunshine, and swimming. It also means gardening… one of my favorite summer pastimes. As a chef, there’s something deeply satisfying about growing my own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and then cooking them. Around July 4th is when summer really hits its stride. I love summer food and the farmers markets are …
I’ve made a lot of changes with my diet these past few years and one of them is eating less beef. But, sometimes… I crave a rich, juicy steak. So, now, when I eat beef, I want it to be good, really good. I want it to be good for me and I want it …
