My Secret Menu
When I first moved to California, Greg, who was a long-time In-N-Out Burger customer, introduced me to the chain. Of course, the first time he […]
Food Stories
Bake Sale Lessons Learned
This past weekend, a two-day art festival was being held at the park across the street. That meant we’d have a constant flow of cars
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A Summer Tradition
“But it’s tradition,” said Nicole, responding to the idea that we weren’t sure if we would make it to Ohio to visit the grandparents this
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Summer Squash
Harvested while still immature, what makes the summer squash so delicious is that the rind is tender and edible. This warm-season vegetable is grown throughout
Lunch by Numbers
Tomorrow is the last day of school for the kids (yes, we’re still in school this late into June . . . long story). I
Watching the Dough Rise on Saturday Morning: Father & Son Time
I did what I do every Saturday after cleaning up from the production of 3 batches of pancakes or waffles that feed our family of
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A Gelato Week: Fun with DeLonghi
Years ago while attending a food trade show in Parma, Italy, a colleague and I went in search to find the best gelato in the
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Spring Cleaning Recipes
It hit me this past weekend, as we infused our days with parades, picnics, carnivals and barbecues, that even though the calendar doesn’t say so,
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Spring (Green) Garlic
A hallmark of spring is the immature garlic that is very versatile, and adds a soft garlicky taste to many dishes. With their long green
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Birthday Wishes
Today is my birthday, and I baked my own cake. I know, that’s not really the way things should go on your birthday, but this