Appetizers

“I wasn’t planning on becoming a sourdough baker,” I admit. But one rainy Saturday, while browsing a tiny bookstore nestled between the city’s bustling cafés, … Read more

Last summer, I found myself wandering through a vibrant open-air market in a part of town I usually avoid on weekends. The air was thick … Read more

The summer I stumbled upon this crispy heirloom tomato tart with flaky puff pastry was one of those odd, slow-moving Sundays. I was wandering through … Read more

Last Saturday afternoon, I found myself wandering through the bustling farmers market just as the sun was beginning to mellow. The buzz of vendors and … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I found myself unexpectedly standing by a friend’s backyard grill, holding a slightly charred flatbread that smelled like sunshine and … Read more

Three summers ago, I found myself at a small neighborhood block party where the grill was sizzling, and everyone was munching on finger foods that … Read more

Three summers ago, I found myself knee-deep in a mountain of zucchini from a neighbor’s generous garden haul. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to do … Read more

The summer I turned twenty-eight, I found myself wandering through a bustling Mexican market on a humid Saturday afternoon. The air was thick with the … Read more

Introduction The sizzle of chicken wings hitting a hot grill is one of those sounds that instantly pulls you closer. It was a late Saturday … Read more

Three Saturdays ago, my kitchen smelled like a cozy little smokehouse, which honestly caught me off guard. I was trying to whip up something simple … Read more