Appetizers

Introduction The office potluck was in less than an hour, and I had absolutely nothing to bring. Everyone else was showing up with these fancy, … Read more

Introduction “Three summers ago, I wasn’t even supposed to be in the kitchen. I’d just popped over to Mia’s place to grab a cup of … Read more

Introduction I wasn’t exactly planning a snack emergency last Friday night, but you know how those things happen. I’d invited a few friends over for … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t planning to invent a new snack that afternoon,” I admit, “but there I was, standing in the kitchen with a basket of … Read more

The first time I tasted this flavorful fig and goat cheese crostini with honey drizzle, I was at a tiny weekend farmers market tucked away … Read more

Last Thursday afternoon, I was scrambling to pack my son’s lunch while simultaneously trying to finish an email that just wouldn’t send. I glanced over … Read more

Introduction Last spring, I found myself wandering through a bustling farmer’s market in the early morning haze, clutching a cracked ceramic bowl I’d picked up … Read more

The power went out halfway through the big game one Sunday afternoon, and honestly, I was scrambling. No TV, no snacks, and a house full … Read more

Introduction The summer I moved into my first apartment, I found myself scrambling to bring something festive to a Fourth of July barbecue hosted by … Read more

The power went out halfway through a Sunday brunch last fall, and honestly, it was a bit of a mess. I was halfway through making … Read more