All Four Burners

Oh, green beans. I have such a love-hate relationship with you. When my mother dry fries you fresh and diced or even sautes you French cut and frozen, you are so so delectable. However, when I have had you prepared ANY other way, I want to renounce you. Condemn you. Curse you. What is with […]

I grew up in Maryland, where Old Bay seasoning abounds. Abounds! When I went to my local grocery store, I knew that they had to have Old Bay seasoning. Because, you see, Old Bay abounds! Not in California. In Maryland, Old Bay is in everything. On crabs. On shrimp. On fish. In fried chicken. On […]

Since I completely missed summer solstice, how about some ideas for a July 4th menu? (Chow, Epicurious) Which could include grilled meat from my girl Martha. (Martha Stewart) Everyone needs an induction burner (including me). (The New York Times) Mmmm…basil. (Bon Appétit) And other summer produce. This is my favorite time of year. (Cooking Light)