I love summertime entertaining– the sizzling grill, the popsicles, the hunks of unattended watermelon. With two kids (10 and 4), having buddies over to run through the sprinklers or wade […]
Category: Table Talk
Hot Smoked Salmon Is My Secret to Easy, Flavor-Packed Summer Meals
Summer season is all about optimizing my time outside. I wish to be relaxing on the porch with a good book or driving out to the beach with buddies and […]
Why Sandwiches Are the Ideal Lazy Summer Dinner for Families
There comes a time in the summer in Virginia when a body simply can’t suffer another degree of heat. Ours is one of those unique places for which it’s not […]
Who Gets To Serve Themselves First at a Potluck?
Situation: Your guests have actually all gotten here for your Thanksgiving potluck, and the food is prepared to be served. Should specific visitors be permitted to dish up initially, or […]
At My Friendsgiving, Expect the Unexpected (and No Dry Turkey in Sight)
When I think of Thanksgiving, I start singing The Chicks’ iconic tune, “Bye-bye Earl.” Not since I’m plotting some sort of epic vengeance, but due to the fact that I […]
Forget Friendsgiving, Throw a Pie Potluck Instead (Here’s How)
When I plan my Thanksgiving meal, the very first thing I think of is not the turkey, nor the stuffing. It’s the pie. I love pumpkin pie and apple pie, […]
Vegan Nachos
I am here to declare that nachos are a meal. While nachos are normally worked as an appetizer or party snack, I like updating them to main course status. With […]
Copycat Sofritas
When they added sofritas, a tofu-based protein option, I had to try it. I don’t eat much meat and I genuinely like tofu– plus, the majority of fast-casual chains don’t […]
Yasmin Fahr Serves Everyday Meals on Boards (and Hopes You Will Too)
“The hardest thing you’ll do is cut an onion,” says Yasmin Fahr of her brand-new cookbook, “Boards and Spreads: Shareable, Basic Plans for each Meal.” It’s an antithetical claim to […]
Vegan Chicken Nuggets
Whenever I publish a picture of a tofu dish on Instagram, my DMs are flooded with “how ‘d you get it so crispy?!” It seems the tofu texture numerous individuals […]