Introduction “Three summers ago, I found myself staring at a half-empty can of craft beer and a lonely whole chicken on the kitchen counter—an odd … Read more

Last Saturday morning, I found myself staring at a pile of ingredients on my kitchen counter, feeling a little overwhelmed but oddly determined. I was … Read more

The first time I tried the perfect reverse sear ribeye with garlic herb butter was a bit of an accident, honestly. I was aiming for … Read more

Last Saturday evening, I found myself standing in my cramped kitchen, staring at a bottle of bourbon that I’d bought on a whim months ago—and … Read more

“The power went out halfway through my first attempt at making these savory honey bourbon glazed baby back ribs,” I remember thinking. It was a … Read more

Last summer, I found myself stranded at a friend’s backyard barbecue, far from my usual grill and with nothing planned to bring to the table. … Read more

“The old man at the marina didn’t say much,” I remember, “but when he handed me that battered, stained notebook with the recipe for clam … Read more