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I watch a lot of cooking shows and I am always impressed when they prepare a simple roast chicken. The skin looks so crispy, salty and delicious while you know the meat underneath has remained perfectly moist and succulent. What an intimidating meal to prepare though – I mean, you are working with a WHOLE chicken! Where do you even …
When visiting the fish counter I always check to see if the Ahi Tuna is on sale. It can get pretty pricey. Tonight, thankfully, not only was the sushi grade tuna on sale, but it was also wild caught, a distinction that is becoming exceedingly important to consider these days. Purchasing wild caught fish is not only better for the …
On the scale of sweet and savory I am definitely a savory girl. I have never been one to order dessert. I would much prefer a cheese plate or a second helping of french fries to end my meal than a sugary snack. When my sweet tooth calls I lean toward simple, classic treats like a chocolate chip cookie. And …
I can be a little neurotic from time to time. There are certain things I become fixated on and can’t get past. A ‘balanced’ meal is one of those things. Balanced to me simply means that there are three components in each dinner – protein, starch and veg. Making three different items for one meal can be daunting, time consuming …
Fat is flavor. It’s a fact. Never was this notion so apparent to me than when I was savoring the best steak of my life. My husband and I were in Argentina. Zach discovered his favorite steak at Rio Alba in Buenos Aires – the ojo de bife, aka ribeye. Mine was waiting for me in Mendoza at the winery …
When I picked up the gift box it was very heavy and dense. I couldn’t begin to guess what my parents had picked out for me this time. My Mom and Dad always give us gifts with meaning and great thoughtfulness. There will be sweaters and books to fill in the gaps but there is always something that has been …
Risotto is one of those dishes that seemed far beyond my reach when I first started teaching myself to cook. After much thought and recipe reading, I rolled up my sleeves and gave it a go. To my pleasant surprise it was actually a very simple and relaxing encounter! Risotto, like many other recipes, takes patience. It insists that …
A week from today I will be sitting down with my family and sharing a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. We are heading to Baltimore to visit my Aunt Judy and Uncle Charlie. This is the second year we have made the trip for this food-inspired holiday, however the thought of the visit doesn’t trigger cravings for turkey, stuffing and the like. …
You’ve been forewarned – pasta is my all time favorite food. I will never forget when my Mom got a pasta maker and made us fresh spaghetti for the first time. I had never tasted such delicate, silky pasta! It really made an impression on me and you can imagine my excitement when I received the pasta rolling attachment for …
I won’t apologize. I LOVE PASTA. Any shape, any sauce, I’ll be happy. It’s been my favorite since I was a little girl; although I have to say I’ve come a long way from overcooked angel hair with Wishbone Italian Dressing (I know, I know, but it’s really not as bad as it sounds!)… Any how, this combo of sausage, …
