I’m not much of a baker really, so I prefer uncomplicated fruit desserts. Especially when I’m already making dinner. Her…
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The Green Plate: Eating Brooklyn – Top Picks from Locals
I thought my hometown of Oakland, CA (home to the Eat Real Festival and famous urban farmers like Novella Carpenter) was…
Foodie Underground: Illegal Delicacies
At first glance, foodies might come off as organic-touting, free-range loving, culinary gurus. But not all foodie trends…
On a Cold Winter’s Night: Spicy Crab and Polenta
Looking for a no-fuss, yet fancy meal to serve company on a cold, winter night? Here’s a take on the classic Southern sh…
On Salt Obsession: Isn’t It All Salty?
I’ve heard that, when asked what kind of salt to use for a dish, Julia Child once replied, “salt is salt”. Even though I…
Foodie Underground: Euro Cheapo
When it comes to Europe, I’ve always been a proponent of fresh baked baguettes, a good chunk of cheese and a bottl…
Make Something Out of Nothing: Two Stone Soups
One of my favorite MKF Fisher books is How to Cook a Wolf. The wolf reference is to hunger. Real hunger. Wolf scratching…
What’s On the Menu?
So, what’s on the menu? Now that the chaos of the traditional November feast is but a faint memory, is your menu already…