The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d totally blanked on bringing an appetizer. Everyone else was showing up with multi-step … Read more
There used to be this tiny, unassuming taqueria tucked away in a bustling corner of Santa Fe’s historic district that made the most unforgettable Hatch … Read more
“Last Thursday afternoon wasn’t anything special. I’d popped over to Jamie’s place just to borrow a book, but the second I stepped in, I was … Read more
Introduction The power went out halfway through my Saturday morning errands in a tiny town where the only coffee shop was run by a taxi … Read more
This was supposed to be a straightforward batch of classic sugar cookies for the back-to-school rush. I grabbed the butter, but instead of just softening … Read more
Introduction “Why can’t we just mix everything in a bowl and eat it like that?” my niece asked one afternoon during a chaotic attempt to … Read more
Introduction It was exactly 10:47 PM on a sleepy Wednesday, and I was hit with a serious hunger that just wouldn’t quit. I didn’t have … Read more
Introduction My friend Jessie had insisted for years that she didn’t like caprese anything — those fancy tomato and mozzarella combos always seemed like a … Read more
Last Tuesday, while I was fumbling through my cluttered kitchen trying to pack my son’s lunchbox, my neighbor, Mrs. Dimitri, watched me struggle with the … Read more
The office potluck was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those fancy, multi-step casseroles or homemade desserts … Read more
