‘Tis the first of September and Labor Day weekend, and I have slipped my choke chain to escape the droning of the lecturer in my latest online instruction. (If that  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, British, French, Roast, Salad, Vegetarian

I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Yeah, a week of travel, meetings, events, lunches, dinners, talking to bosses, subordinates, peers, walking, allergies, etc., can burn a person out. It’s time for a bit of a go-to  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Quick, Soup, Stew

It is late summer, and the various plants in the garden are producing prodigiously. Zucchini and eggplant are overflowing their beds, and they are stalking the neighbor’s tomato plants with  …

  Asian, Autumn, Quick, Summer, Thai, Vegetarian

Juicy, tender beef patties are seared then cooked in a rich mushroom and onion gravy

  American, Autumn, Braise, Fried, Gravy, Sauce, Simmer, Winter

A simple supper packed full of flavor

  American, Autumn, British, Fried, German, Uncategorized, Winter

A glorious noodle soup of a rich base layered with spicy, numbing, sour, and umami flavors

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Soup, Winter

The Spanish cure for a cold and miserable day

  Autumn, Simmer, Soup, Winter

Incredible Umami, Rich beef short ribs braised in wine and herbs. PERFECT Snow food.

  Autumn, Braise, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Simmer, Slow Cook, Winter

Back in my socket after an ops run into the city, I was blessed with decent weather for my trip, but the fates have decreed snow for me, 1-5″ overnight.  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Vegetarian, Winter

A no-bake cookie, strong with the spirit of the season

  American, Autumn, Dessert, Winter

The go-to brunch at Chateau Bad Wolf

  American, Autumn, Baked, Egg, French, Winter

OH, I MISS COOKIE SEASON SO …

  Autumn, Baked, Dessert, Global, Vegetarian, Winter

A hot, gooey chocolate pudding, with dark chocolate and canned pears – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

  Autumn, Baked, British, Dessert, Pub Food, Vegetarian, Winter

A clear broth from my favorite Japanese Steakhouse, but with turkey

  American, Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Simmer, Winter