Appetizers

Introduction “You’ve got fifteen minutes and a hungry crowd—what do you do?” That was the question my friend Maria tossed at me last summer when … Read more

“Hand me that avocado,” my new neighbor called out one sunny Saturday afternoon as we both reached for the same ripe fruit at the community … Read more

“You know that moment when you expect a fancy, complicated dish, but instead, a simple humble potato salad steals the show?” That happened to me … Read more

“I wasn’t even planning on making monkey bread that day,” I admit, laughing at the memory. It was a random Thursday afternoon, and my neighbor, … Read more

“You’ve got to try these,” my neighbor Linda said, thrusting a jar of something green and crunchy into my hands during a casual Sunday afternoon … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t expecting much when I picked up a couple of kohlrabi bulbs from the farmer’s market last Saturday,” I remember telling my friend … Read more

“I never thought a casual Saturday morning at the local orchard would lead me to my all-time favorite baby shower treat,” I confessed to my … Read more

Introduction “Three Fridays ago, the power cut out right as I was about to start dinner. No oven, no stovetop, no microwave—just a fridge full … Read more

“The power went out halfway through our neighborhood block party last summer,” I remember, laughing as I think back. No grills, no lights—just a bunch … Read more

“I wasn’t expecting much when I stopped by the little farmer’s market on a humid Saturday morning, just browsing for some fresh peaches,” I remember … Read more