James Beard said the only thing that will make a soufflé fall is if it knows you’re afraid of it. I’m afraid of soufflés, and they know it. Also: spaghetti squash, pastries, and anything layered. Poached eggs, too. In my house, you can have your eggs scrambled, hard-boiled, or not at all. I’m even intimidated… Continue reading Little Victories: On Learning to Cook Creatively

Born Hungry started out as a completely different idea. I wanted to encourage people to eat well and live simply. I daydreamed about a seasonal event where people could come together to share a delicious meal. Things got complicated. Where would I hold the event? How would I plan everything on my own? What would… Continue reading Opening Letter