It’s hard for us to dream up a cozier scene than curling up to a sweet, steaming bowl of oatmeal on a particularly blustery morning. And that was the exact situation in which we found ourselves a few days ago. The whipping wind that rattled the windows was no concern to us. We were inRead more
If the bitter cold of the winter isn’t enough to get you down, then try ordering a summery salad. With grainy, pale tomatoes and limp spring greens, a lackluster salad in the winter can make for a truly sad day. But we’re not here to make you cry. We are here to share with youRead more
Whether you’re hosting the party of the year, or curling up on your couch, New Year’s Eve is a night that deserves to get at least a little festive. For us, that means a few really good appetizers and champagne, of course (see last week’s post). Shellfish is always fancy and simple, and this recipeRead more
Our ideal Christmas cocktail is sparkling and festive. That’s why it was love at first sip when we ordered Nine Ladies Dancing at Simon Pearce Restaurant in Quechee, VT last Christmas. Light, bubbly and not too sweet, this champagne cocktail also has a subtle floral taste. It’s exactly the kind of cocktail we want toRead more
Think of this Almond Orange Cake as the Christmas miracle you’ve been waiting for: it’s truly the easiest cake we know. It only has 6 ingredients, is deliciously dense and moist, tastes even better after a few days, and when drizzled with a simple orange glaze, looks positively festive. You’ll be surprised when you readRead more
Be honest: When you read the word “brined,” did your heart sink to your stomach and your skin become red and itchy? Did you begin to panic, wondering why a simple, café-style food blog would be posting a recipe about brining? Relax, friend! We are here to show you – no, convince you – thatRead more
A simple technique for the crispiest chicken thighs ever. Can a 5-ingredient, 35-minute chicken recipe from yet another brand-new food blog really be that interesting? Good question. We’re glad you asked! We suppose the answer depends on a few things. Take the chicken skin for example: this one turns so crisp that you can practicallyRead more
We would hate to be too gratuitous in our second-ever blog post when describing these cinnamon apple muffins. After all, you’re probably still getting used to us. Maybe you’re unsure about who we are and what we’re doing here anyway. We would hate to put you off by describing a muffin, of all things, inRead more
