I am not one for New Year’s resolutions. Especially during a pandemic, resolutions seem a bit burdensome right now. That said, I stand by my 2019...
Although I am Jewish and my husband is not, we still take a page from my people when it comes to celebrating Christmas. I’m not yet sure what movie...
As a New Englander, I pride myself on knowing my way around a squash. But I recently learned a new, dead simple technique, from a Ugandan-Indian...
There are a half-dozen different squash on my kitchen counter right now, and I predict many months to come with orange-covered plates. But...
Two things remain true in October, even during a pandemic: We always end up with way too many sugar pumpkins, and, as a result, I always make these...
My mom always had me next to her in the kitchen, for small tasks at first, like peeling vegetables. Soon enough I was boiling water for pasta and...
“Have I really made it to October without talking about leafy greens?” I recently asked my husband. “No one likes leafy greens. They’re bitter and...
Six months into quarantine, and one of the things I miss most is driving to Nino’s, the Italian spot in Waterbury, Conn. that my extended family...
Most years, with a week to go before Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, I would be menu planning and baking up a storm. Last year we had 12 guests...
Judging by my garden and the CSA, it’s tomato time, and the recipes are easy.It doesn’t take much to enjoy a fresh ripe tomato. Last week I made a...
Now that “going out” most likely means heading to a secluded outdoor destination, perhaps for a hike or a swim in a wooded area with just some...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — eggplant season. I’m an equal opportunist when it comes to eggplant. Seriously, be it fried or roasted...