T In a burst of inspiration, my wife and I bought a bunch of herbs to plant in our garden. We’ve never had our own garden before and we couldn’t think of a better way to take advantage of our newly acquired green space. We bought the usual staples s…
Z Zucchini bread is a staple in my house, and has been since I was young. My mother’s recipe makes two loaves so I’ll often leave one on the counter for immediate consumption and throw the other one in the freezer for another day. Sometimes, if we’r…
R Every year around this time, I start looking for rhubarb each time I’m in a grocery store. The first few times I see it, the stalks are generally limp and unappetizing. But then suddenly one day I’ll find it: a basket of beautiful maroon and green…
B June 2nd was apparently National Donut Day, and I can’t believe I missed it. I never pass up a chance to enjoy a doughnut! So make up for it, here’s my favorite recipe for baked pumpkin doughnuts from King Arthur Flour. All the doughnut goodness, …
Y You often hear about grilling steaks or burgers or hot dogs or chicken. Shish kabobs, peppers and onions, and mushrooms are all regular grill fare. And grilled pizza is becoming commonplace, too.
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T I have a container on my counter dedicated to holding all my cooking utensils. Serving spoons, wooden mixing spoons, rubber scrapers, tongs, ladels, whisks: you name it, I’ve probably got it somewhere in the pile. And if that wasn’t enough, I have…
H So you’re hosting a party, and you’ve chosen your cheese. Now what do you add to your plate to round it out? With so many options to choose from, here are …
L I, like many of you, enjoy a nice glass of wine at the end of a long day. I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon, but can be happy with a Malbec or a Pinot Noir. I know I also prefer screw tops over corks, and that’s as far as my wine knowledge takes me.
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