Even though I don't have any children, it is my understanding that mushed up banana is one of the first foods that you feed a child and that they love the subtly sweet flavor and mushy texture. Well, not this kid. I've been told that I spit them out as an infant. I refused to … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
This is it. The quintessential recipe and, in my opinion, the sole reason we go through the laborious steps of preparing a turkey dinner. I love this so much, I can't even put into words, my adoration. Sure, we could make something similar with chicken and gravy any day of the year, but the real … Continue reading Waffles and Turkey Gravy
My Mother's Aunt Annie was an amazing cook and her stuffing has been on our Thanksgiving Table every year of my life. This is a dish that is never, ever left off of our menu. Even this year when it was only my mother and I, we made a 1/2 recipe. I eat it for … Continue reading Aunt Annie’s Stuffing
My college roommate, Sara, owns a B&B and cattle farm in Northern Virginia and at least once a year a group of us get together at the farm for a weekend of eating, drinking and general merriment. Each time we gather, we spend a good amount of time in the kitchen. Most of us enjoy … Continue reading Cheesy Green Chili Egg Casserole
October is National Pizza Month, but in my opinion, every month is pizza month. My mother and I make it at least twice a month at home and we prefer it to ordering in, because we can control the quality of ingredients that go into it. We are picky about our food, particularly our meats … Continue reading Calabrese Salami Pizza with Fermented Garlic Honey Drizzle
Who doesn't love the combination of broccoli and cheese? Even people who claim not to like broccoli, will often tolerate it if it is doused in some sort of cheese sauce. This coming Saturday brings the last farmer's market of the season in Collingswood, NJ. I've enjoyed this market for the past 17 years and … Continue reading Broccoli & Hot Pepper Jack Quiche
