I was listening to an interview the other day with Melissa Clark [food writer for the New York Times] and she was asked what she likes to bring on a picnic. Clark proceeded to recount childhood vacations with her family in the south of France. Clark’s  mother would prepare pan bagnat [a sandwich comprised … Continue Reading

While I’ve spent the past 10 years in Chicago (wow, time really flies), am an East Coaster all the way. Grew up in Maryland, attended the University of Maryland (go Terps!), and love the Chesapeake blue crab (in my humble opinion, the best type of crab; maybe I’m a bit biased). Chesapeake blue crab is … Continue Reading

I started this blog, like many others, to document my love for food and as a means to organize my recipes (as I am not the most organized person in the world). But, I have to admit, I have a bit of a secret mission, an ulterior motive. That is, to show people a new … Continue Reading