This ultra-refreshing cocktail with just a hint of balanced bitters will be the drink you sip all summer. By the pool, at the beach, in your house, on the couch… … More Cherry Lemonade Spritz—The Cocktail I’m Drinking All Summer Long
I sing in my church choir and once a year the alto section has a Christmas party. We’re the only section that does this, which of course makes us better than all the other sections. What is a choir, or a band, or anything really, without pointless competition? I was really racking my brain trying … More Easy Holiday Cheese Board
Quick, easy, hearty, filling hummus and bacon wraps with arugula and tomato—so quick and delicious for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. … More Hummus BLT Wraps
Warm broth, comforting noodles, and chicken protein combine to make this soup both hearty and healthy for cold and flu season. … More Sick Day Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup
Halloween is over and done, but perhaps these snack ideas could find a home on your Thanksgiving table. … More Halloween Party Recap
I’m interested in dipping my toes into more cultural history, especially surrounding foodways. I heard the new book from the editors of Garden & Gun, S is for Southern: A Guide to the South, from Absinthe to Zydeco was launching at the Atlanta History Center and figured that would make a good event to attend … More Garden & Gun Book Launch Party: S is for Southern
I don’t go out of my way to purchase organic fruits and vegetables, but I do for poultry and red meat. Buying all organic produce would get prohibitively expensive fast, but buying organic meat 1) keeps my meat purchases (and therefore consumption) low and 2) actually requires more organic plant material in the form of … More Tutorial: How to Break Down a Whole Chicken
Did I mention this filling has bacon in it? Oh yeah, and LOTS of salty Pecorino Romano (if you can’t tell, it’s my favorite cheese). And gobs of sage. And the star himself, Mister Roasted Butternut Squash. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of making your own pasta, there’s an alternate method at the end of the recipe. … More Butternut Squash Carbonara Ravioli
I went a little October-crazy this week and planned to make chili even though the temperatures have only dipped below 80 once so far. On the other hand, we’re still clinging to summer with zucchini, tomatoes, and the dinkiest corn you ever saw. So this week’s plan is a little all over the place. … More Weekly Meal Plan—October 2–8
The pinnacle of tasty side dishes is creamed spinach. First, it goes with everything. Second, everybody loves it. Third, you get healthy spinach covered in a creamy, gooey sauce. Sign me up. … More Secret Recipe Creamed Spinach
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