Like any kid lucky enough to go to college, my freshman dorm room was crammed with random knick-knacks and decorations that had either been hastily bought at the local Walmart or, more likely, hauled from home. But my proudest possession…

I’m a big fan of the things parents do to trick children into eating more vegetables: hiding zucchini in brownies and cakes, tucking carrots into meatballs and sloppy Joes, layering finely chopped spinach in between noodles and cheese in lasagna….

Pandemic times call for pandemic measures — and this mostly means minimal visits to grocery stores with maximum stock-up on all the staples (wine included). In March, my wine budget was a lot more abundant, frequently splurging on favorites like…

The Instant Pot is breathing new life into our ability to get a fuss-free dinner on the table in practically no time. We’ve ranted and raved about how much we love it for making set-it-and-forget-it style dishes like mashed potatoes,…

There is a spirit of generosity that has always drawn me to Italian cuisine. The idea that abundance is the order of the day, that it is better to have too much than too little. They have an approach to…

For years, whenever I bought tomato paste, I would buy the tiny, cheap can at the grocery store, use about a tablespoon of the stuff, and then store it in the side shelf of the fridge in the can with…