What We’re Drinking This Weekend: Boozy Berry Floats
A successful ice cream float isn’t as dependent on the ice cream as the name implies. You could be parsimonious with your cash or your calories…
Strawberry Shortcut
You think you know strawberries. You’ve been eating them all your life. But you haven’t had a real strawberry until you’ve had an Oregon strawberry. Though…
What we’re drinking this weekend: Helioterra Pinot Noir Rosé
It’s Friday. The sky is cornflower blue, a gentle breeze is blowing and it’s a perfect 75 degrees. It’s a lovely spring day,…
Put a Cork in it
I’ve interviewed many winemakers over the years. I’ve walked through their vineyards and learned about clones and dropping fruit and brix. I’ve toured their facilities and…
Will Bike for Food
By this time last year, Wendi and I had already dusted off our road bikes and taken some training rides in preparation for the Gourmet Century…
Mother’s Day (Off)
Let’s be honest. Mother’s Day should be renamed Mother’s Day Off. Despite those incessant department store ads, I think I speak for most moms when I…
Spring Fling
Lately we’ve seen a spate of recipes for roasting or braising radishes, which is great. It’s lovely to see this spicy root vegetable get some love…
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Chocolate bunnies are great and all, but it’s the thrill of the hunt that makes Easter one of our kids’ favorite holidays. The only trouble is,…
Low and Slow: Scrambling Eggs the Right Way
We all know how to cook scrambled eggs, right? Stir them up, put them in a hot pan and stir. But eggs actually need a little…
Bright Lights, Little City
I’m a big fan of diversification. I’m also very curious. So when I get the opportunity to learn a new skill, or take a glimpse…
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