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Summer has arrived! It teased us with a blast of heat in early March, whetting our appetites for long days in the sun, aimless hours lost in the pages of a book. My most favorite summer-time moments are spent at my in-law’s house, or in their garden, rather. Lounging by the pool with a view of the lake peaking through …
It is no accident – there isn’t much to this panini – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Just delicate, distinct, delicious flavors. Flavors that bring comfort, warmth, happiness. For me, perfection is defined in a meeting of the Italian trinity – mozzarella, tomato, basil. The truest form of individual ingredients playing the part that nature intended, shining …
This is a tale of four foods, each one very different from the next. When standing alone, they exhibited noble and tempting qualities, but fell short of their true potential. Iceberg lettuce, while crisp and refreshing, was a bit watered down – diluted. The tomatoes were easy on the eyes, with their varied colors and spherical form, but lacked substance …
Texture is one of the fundamental elements that make up a good meal. Texture adds dimension and intrigue to each bite, peaking the curiosities of your mouth. For me, Israeli couscous delivers in the texture department every time, offering little balls of pasta that are silky, smooth and round. Coupled with crisp asparagus, peas just waiting to be popped and …
There are a handful of foods that I just can’t seem to get enough of and smoked salmon is near the top of this list. I have to exercise great restraint when presented with this beautiful and delicious brunch staple otherwise, before I know it, an entire side of salmon is gone. And let’s be honest – it’s not just the …
This is not what I originally had in mind. It all started with my pursuit for a perfect, go-to marinara sauce. I’ve been going round with this for several turns now and have exercised restraint with every trail… ‘no Lindsey – put the red pepper flakes down – one quarter tsp is enough!’ ‘For goodness sakes Lindsey, step away from …
My sister and I recently had the privilege of attending a dinner hosted by Kentucky CommonGround. Armed with the mission to start a conversation between women who grow food and women who buy it, Kentucky CommonGround ensured that my sister and I were in for quite a treat. Over a dinner filled with Kentucky proud ingredients, we engaged in dynamic and open conversation about …
Any good Southern family has a recipe for pimento cheese tucked away in their cupboard, handed down generation after generation. For me, the very best pimento cheese comes from Aunt Lindsey and Uncle David’s kitchen. My mother-in-law’s sister Lindsey and her husband David live in Anderson South Carolina and I had the pleasure of spending one Thanksgiving with them, experiencing …
I adore risotto. I first watched Giada de Laurentiis make it on Every Day Italian and loved how malleable it is. Like pasta, it is one of those dishes that is easily manipulated and once you have the base set, it will take on a variety of flavors, whatever your palate is craving that particular night. As you slowly combine …
I am lucky to have a husband with a discerning palate. He puts up with my incessant questions as I pick apart whatever meal I have prepared – ‘do you think this is seasoned well?’ ‘What about texture – does it need more crunch?’ ‘No really, just tell me – you don’t like it, do you?’ He patiently ponders every …
