If there’s a holiday that makes me feel warm and happy and nostalgic, it’s Thanksgiving. I feel about Thanksgiving the way that most people reserve for Christmas. Some of my happiest childhood memories revolve around Thanksgiving. Because of the food, yes. And because of big …
Every year, I tell myself that instead of heading out to the mall, or knocking out half my Christmas wish list on Amazon, I’m going to spend my time making delicious homemade gifts for my family and friends. And every year, I start with good …
I have a little rule of thumb when it comes to dealing with cooking disasters/disastrously boring food. Are you ready for it? Here it is: Wrap it in bacon. That’s all. Don’t even act surprised, because it’s pretty much a scientific fact that you can …
After a weekend of lime tarts and the like, Monday night dinners can be pretty rough. Just look at what I have to work with: These poor, earnest little potatoes are doing the best they can. They are nutritious, can be very tasty, and …