Instead of hosting a holiday party this year, I decided to host a handful of little dinner parties across the month of December. Since our new dining table arrived it’s … Read more >>

When we moved to New York, Brandon mentioned we should treat certain weekends like we were in Vietnam (where we had traveled this summer), meaning, we should try to get … Read more >>

Almost two years ago, when we were still living in DC, there was an incredible snow storm.  It snowed so much, the federal government shut down for an entire week. … Read more >>

Oh my goodness is this good and easy!  Recipes like Cacio e Pepe make me question ever attempting complicated dishes when you have ones like this that are so simple, … Read more >>

I have to say, I don’t really love eggplant.  It’s one of those vegetables I’ve stayed away from for years after a bad experience at a Chinese restaurant.  I think … Read more >>

From time to time I’m left with a lone ingredient in my cupboard that has been staring back at me, begging to be put to good use for months. A … Read more >>

Ever since we gave up meat for 3 weeks last spring, I find I’m always on the hunt for hearty vegetarian dishes.  I really like meat, I just don’t feel … Read more >>

New York had some of the hottest weather yet earlier this week, but then cooled down yesterday to what can only be described as a perfect New York summer day. … Read more >>