cooking

Lessons from the Pastry Kitchen

I decided to go back to culinary school to take a deep dive into gluten-free and plant-based desserts. Here’s what I learned.

Let’s Talk About Apples

What do Ice Age Animals and Silk Road merchants have to do with apples? Why do some apples taste better than others? Let’s explore.

A Few of My Favorite Things

I was in a store recently when I heard a catchy tune coming over the speakers. It took me a moment to realize that it was a jazzed-up...

Let’s Get the Kids into the Kitchen

The kitchen is not just a place to cook. It's a place for children to learn important academic concepts and life skills.

All About the Brassicas

Gardening season is just around the corner and that was the real spark for this entire blog.

Basil Doesn’t Want to Chill Out

A couple of weeks ago, we went camping with a pair of friends. One of the highlights of our camping trips is the food. While the guys are...

The Love Apple of My Eye

Fresh tomatoes. They are just one of the many joys of summer. There’s nothing like plucking one right off the vine, adding a sprinkle of...