Recipes
Fresh From the Urban Garden
We were thrilled to be staying with our cousins, Christy and Brian, after their lovely wedding in Minneapolis, Minnesota especially because they have an incredible backyard garden! With their bountiful harvests, they are always looking for ways to utilize their delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. This is especially apparent since many of their wedding presents […]
Camp on the Cape
As a newcomer to this whole camping thing, our latest venture was quite the test for me. My Uncle Wes and Aunt Tania took us to a favorite spot of theirs in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After arriving on the coast, we boarded a ferry to drop us off on the beach of […]
Hors D’oeuvres by the Southern Sisters
When my family is around there is never a lack of food. Not only do we have a pretty large dinner most of the time, but we also serve a whole bunch of hors d’oeuvres. For as long as I can remember this has been the way we like to entertain guests and sometimes we […]
The Backyard in Columbus
Having a home-cooked meal on the road can be a treat. While visiting Aunt Susie and Uncle John in Columbus, Ohio Brian and I were able to cook for them. We took advantage of the sunshine and used the backyard to grill up a great meal together. Sharing food and a dining experience with friends […]
Thrills in Hocking Hills
Being an Eagle Scout, I have had some truly wondrous encounters with nature, as well as many experiences with camp food, not all of which have been great! On long hiking or canoeing trips into remote locations the scenes of nature could be stunning, but the freeze dried food left my friends and I dreaming […]
Mad About Mole!
In Chicago, Illinois, Rick Bayless’s restaurants Frontera Grill and Topolobampo serve the highest quality authentic Mexican food in the United States and have long been supporters of sustainability and local agriculture. I had the pleasure of working at these restaurants (they share a single kitchen), during my externship at CIA. My job during the six months […]
What’s Good About Meatloaf?
This American classic has unfortunately suffered from versions which may evoke memories that are less than desirable for the discerning cook. A good meatloaf will be still juicy when cooked, pleasantly textured, and well seasoned. It is served well hot from the oven with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables, and is equally as good the next day […]