I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s the simple things in life that make me happy. Last night I put together a small first course salad. I couldn’t believe how well it came together–defiantly something to write home about. In fact, I couldn’t stop thinking about the flavors this afternoon, and felt [...]
After an entire week of melty cheese sandwiches for dinner (exhibit A, exhibit B), I wanted my Friday dinner to be special. I usually treat myself to a nice fish and make sides to pair. The Fresh Seafood Department at my local grocery store had several beautiful choices, however; the only fish that spoke to [...]
Okay, okay, I’ve had fennel before, but I’ve never cooked with it. I was almost in hysterics when I was purchasing this large bulb with woody stems protruding out of the bag. It just looks so goofy but looks are often deceiving, and it tastes fantastic. It’s not what you would expect, it has a [...]
