This is a sponsored post for Partners Crackers. I teamed up with Partners Crackers to create a series of everyday spreads or finger foods for your next gathering. First off, marinated labneh cheese in extra virgin olive oil with Herb Snack Crackers. If you’ve ever thought about making cheese, labneh is about as simple as … Continue Reading

I’ve been in a bit of a cooking rut as of late. Perhaps it’s just a blah time of the year, February and all. The selection at the few farmers’ markets operating this time of year is, not surprisingly, relatively sparse (at least here in Philadelphia) with the exception of root vegetables and hearty kale, which … Continue Reading

I’ve had a busy (but productive) couple of days in the kitchen… Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon season has arrived!  The sockeye run in Alaska from late-May to early- August.  Check out this cool photo of a hungry bear (and this one too). Sockeye salmon’s naturally rich and stunning shade of orange is a feast for … Continue Reading

I’ve attempted to make sushi rolls on several occasions.  I emphasize the word attempt.  Every single time, I swear that I will NEVER, EVER make sushi rolls again.  Never.  This is one thing best left to professional sushi chefs.  It never comes out the way I envision; the rolls never seem to stick together, they fall … Continue Reading

I have a new found affinity for grapefruit.  Funny how your taste buds change as they’re exposed to new foods (you couldn’t get me anywhere near grapefruit as a kid).  But now, everyday, I walk down the street to the grocery store to pick up a grapefruit, not the small ones, but those jumbo-sized grapefruit.  … Continue Reading