Pasta Carbonara with Ramps
Ramps. Ramps. Ramps. The best thing about spring is ramps. Because I grew up in the Southwest, I had never even heard of ramps. But, my first spring in NYC, all I saw at the Union Square farmer’s market were stacks and stacks of ramps. So I bought a small bunch and I was hooked from the first taste. Ramps [...]
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Tortilla Soup
My dad calls it taco soup. Whatever he wants to call it, I’m obligated to make it every time the family gets together. I visited [...]
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Little Ghent Farm – A Modern and Sustainable Farm
Besides being a time-suck, social media does actually have some benefits. I don’t even remember exactly how, but I discovered Little Ghent Farm from their [...]
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Hard Cider BBQ Ribs
Earlier this year, a good friend asked if I would create some images for a hard cider guide he was writing. Or maybe I volunteered [...]
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The Lobster Roll Rumble
Pick a side. No fence-sitters allowed. Connecticut or Maine? It’s the seafood version of the Chicago-New York pizza and hot dog battle: New York thin-crust [...]
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Grilled Peaches and Burrata
This dessert was inspired by a plate; I’ve heard of this happening with chefs and thought it was weird, until now. I had discovered an [...]
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Assignment: UE Boom
Sometimes, when I tell people what I do they say, “That sounds like a fun job.” I can’t deny it–it’s great work when you [...]
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Watermelon-Elderflower Margarita
Last summer was pretty idyllic for me. I did some traveling, was in a new relationship and had a new social circle. The latter [...]
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London Broil
My dad made a mean London Broil. He started using the oven broiler but then moved it to the grill in later years. We had [...]
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Scotland: An Unexpected Culinary Journey
Some people travel to get away, some to see the sights, and others to be exposed to the culture. I would expect it’s a combination for [...]
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