The office potluck was in less than an hour, and I had absolutely nothing ready. Everyone else was bringing these elaborate casseroles and fancy desserts … Read more
Introduction Last Tuesday, I was reorganizing my cluttered pantry when Mr. Jensen, my quiet next-door neighbor, unexpectedly popped in with a bowl in hand. Now, … Read more
Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a slow Wednesday, and a sudden craving for something crunchy and tangy hit me like a lightning bolt. I … Read more
Introduction “Why not just smash the cucumbers instead of slicing them?” my friend asked, eyeing me skeptically as I was carefully slicing cucumbers for what … Read more
This was supposed to be a simple batch of classic bread and butter pickles. I grabbed the wrong jar of turmeric, the jalapeños were way … Read more
My friend Leo swore he hated fruit on anything savory. For years, he’d push aside anything with peaches or figs on it, calling it “a … Read more
Introduction Last Saturday, I was wandering the aisles of our local farmer’s market when the warm, sweet scent of ripe peaches caught me off guard … Read more
The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d totally blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was rolling in with these … Read more
Last Saturday afternoon, my neighbor watched me fumble around the kitchen, juggling a peach can and a box of cake mix with more confusion than … Read more
“The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t expecting much when I dropped by my neighbor’s place just to borrow some sugar. But honestly, the moment … Read more
