Appetizers

Introduction The summer I moved into my new apartment, I wasn’t exactly planning on becoming the neighborhood charcuterie expert. Honestly, I was just trying to … Read more

Introduction Last October, I was standing in line at the local hardware store—yes, a hardware store—waiting to grab some light bulbs when the cashier, an … Read more

“Why can’t we just roast the cherry tomatoes slowly in olive oil with garlic and thyme instead of the usual quick sauté?” my friend asked … Read more

Introduction “You really should try this,” my coworker Lisa said one afternoon while I was struggling to figure out what to bring for our office … Read more

The other afternoon, I was wandering through the bustling aisles of my local farmers market when this sharp, smoky aroma caught me off guard — … Read more

The office holiday party was in less than three hours, and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring an appetizer. Everyone else was planning … Read more

“Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said casually last Thursday afternoon, as I dropped by to borrow some sugar. Before I even stepped fully inside, … Read more

There used to be a tiny, bustling farmer’s market stall just off Main Street in my college town that served the most unforgettable zesty dilly … Read more

Introduction Last Thursday afternoon, my friend Luis stood by the kitchen counter, quietly watching me wrestle with a batch of jalapeño poppers that just wouldn’t … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple picnic snack. I grabbed the wrong toothpicks, the basil pesto was a bit more watery than usual, … Read more