While I adore and use as many vegetables as possible, I have a handful of ones I turn to more often, primarily because they grow well, and I love them with many flavors. During the summer, romano beans come front and center. These flat and large runner beans are gorgeous and are easily the star… […]
I love a solid garnish to use as something to draw your eye to a dish. And, while some say I over garnish, it is an easy way to not only visually dress up a meal but add a bit of flavor that doesn’t get lost in the cooking process. This can be as simple… […]
A certain kind of magic happens when you combine vegetables with a bit of binding and fry them until golden and crisp. Think of a solid okonomiyaki with cabbage, a hearty potato latke, a crispy pakora, or these delightful corn fritters. The combination always hits the spot. MY CORN FRITTER CRITERIA While I’ll gladly eat… […]
Mayo is a newer condiment to my repertoire, but I can’t seem to get enough now. Mayo helps create creamy dressings, spreads, and dips. And while I’ll usually make a homemade version, I also adore just gussying up a bit of premade mayonnaise. The easiest way to do this is to add a bit of… […]
I can’t seem to write more regularly although you’ve got three-in-one here so that’s something? I blame a relative lack of exciting new openings although not long ago penned a long article about a visit to Cleaver and Wake that got chewed up by an internet black hole. My motivation waned significantly. If you’re interested […]