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Between a Squash and a Hard Place: Fritters to Save your Thanksgiving

As a home cook, I am often asked about my Thanksgiving menu. This is the holiday that is known for marathon cooking (and eating) sessions. My inner chef should be elated with all the details that go ...

The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York that didn’t have much access to seafood in general, and I don’t think I’d be exaggerating to say virtually no access to truly good seafood at all. I ...

Whiskey Preparedness

Leaves have turned, the thermometer is dipping lower (slowly, finally), and we are looking for ways to get and stay warm. In any season, we look to consume food and beverage that reflect our ...

How to Cook with Persimmons

I’m a persimmon newbie. This time of year, my grocery store stocks persimmons, and every year I eye them thinking this is the year I’ll finally try them. This has seriously been going on for at least ...

How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party

There is nothing that brings me more joy and excitement than hosting a holiday party! I love everything from the planning, decorating, cooking, to above all, welcoming guests into my home. I even ...

Five Cookbooks to Buy This Fall

In case you weren’t aware, I’m a cookbook addict. I can’t even tell you how many I own—all I can say is that they long out-grew my kitchen shelves. I just can’t help it. I love flipping through and ...

Falling for Flavor: Irresistible Appetizers to Spice Up Your Season

Fall brings with it a symphony of colors, and what better way to complement the season than with delicious fall appetizers that tantalize your taste buds? In this post, we'll dive into the heart of ...

Savory Stuffed Pumpkins for All of Fall

I struggle with Halloween party food. I know it’s supposed to be a time to embrace the tacky (as Executive Chef/Owner Lisa Counts likes to remind me), but as I scoured Pinterest looking for something ...

Real Caramel Apples

Caramel apples have come a long way since I was a kid. Back then, caramel apples were for Halloween and nothing else.

Scary Good Brownies

Trick or Treat? Treats, please! Halloween is just around the corner. While I’ve seen lots of Halloween festivities in the past few weeks, this coming weekend is when the majority of Halloween parties ...

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Between a Squash and a Hard Place: Fritters to Save your Thanksgiving

The Whole Fish Trilogy: Books to Level-Up Your Seafood Game

Whiskey Preparedness

How to Cook with Persimmons

How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party

Five Cookbooks to Buy This Fall

Falling for Flavor: Irresistible Appetizers to Spice Up Your Season

Savory Stuffed Pumpkins for All of Fall

Real Caramel Apples

Scary Good Brownies

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