We are experimenting with nuts in our cooking this month, and last weekend proved to be a mostly successful experiment. Jennie and I felt fairly confident that we understood how nuts were used in baking and sweet treats, so we …

August and September have been busy months around here, and so Jeff has been working a lot. This means I am able to cook some nights on my own, just for me – things I know he would never eat, and …

For those of you who don’t know, I spent the first 12 years of my life on the east coast – in Connecticut, matter of fact. Most of my family (save the immediate ones) still live their, nestled in West …

Recently I headed to a birthday party at A + E’s house, and A mentioned that if, you know, I had a dip to try out on people, I could bring it over. Bring it over, I did. Recipe: 1 …

I love Eggs Benedict. If a brunch menu has them, you can count on me to order them. I am never disappointed. Seriously, try to find somewhere that serves bad eggs benedict. I don’t think it exists. Naturally the next …

So as many of you know, I have several friends who are on gluten free diets, including three people at work. Since I make treats for my co-workers on their birthdays, I usually feel bad when the treat is not …

So if you’ve ever come home after a night of wine, or too much sun, or simply being out just too late you know what it feels like to really, really need some water. In the summer, I feel like these …

My mom recently sent me a care package stuffed with goodies. I have to say the girl scout cookies were what instantly captured my attention, but since that craving has now been satisfied, I have delved into the cookbook Mom …

Ever since hearing about this book on olive oil, I’ve been obsessed with where olive oil comes from, what makes it delicious, and how to find better olive oil to stow in my kitchen. And so, recently, Rebecca and I …

Sometimes on a week night, you just want to make a recipe that you know is delicious, quick, and will produce some leftovers. Am I right? For me, that recipe was Barefoot Contessa’s Lemon Fuisilli with Arugula. The recipe on …