Garlic bagel chips are one of those snacks that everyone remembers — and the homemade version is far superior. Fresh from the oven they’re crisp, warm, and full of garlic flavor. Best of all, they’re incredibly simple to prepare. Two small things make all the difference when you make bagel chips at home: Resist the … Read more

I’m on the cusp of forty and find myself thinking of this year as “almost-forty.” The milestone feels different from the decade birthdays that arrive with a celebratory air; the year before a big birthday often feels like a tolling bell. Maybe that’s just me, but it made this summer feel extra meaningful. For my … Read more

  Soup reminds me of my bonus mom Val—she’s the Soup Queen. Whenever friends or family came for dinner, soup and muffins were almost always on the menu. Val argued they were inexpensive, simple to prepare, and reliably delicious. Her soups are a study in frugality, flavor, and warmth. I’ve been lucky to learn from … Read more

An easy spice rub brings pizzazz to this 15-minute recipe for succulent, juicy, brown-sugar–glazed thin pork chops cooked in the air fryer. In under 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful main dish that’s likely to become a regular in your meal rotation. Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer Ferris Bueller said it well: dinner time … Read more

This Chorizo Chili isn’t a traditional chili, but its smoky tomato base, browned chorizo, tender potatoes, carrots, and lentils make a soul-warming one-pot meal that quickly became a family favourite. After a bout of flu ran through our house, everyone felt depleted and low on energy. My youngest son’s ballet teacher, Sergio Neglia, recommended a … Read more

Disclosure: I was provided with this all-inclusive trip to Tuscany by DaVinci Wine. As usual, all opinions and recipes are my own. All photography is mine, unless otherwise noted. During my trip to Tuscany as a DaVinci Storyteller I felt overwhelmed by how much I wanted to remember — the people, the history, the landscape, … Read more

I’m completely obsessed with nut milks. I don’t drink cow’s milk—cooking with it is fine and my kids love it, but drinking it makes me feel unwell—so I’ve embraced the many dairy alternatives available. Over the years I’ve tried plenty, and Silk has consistently been my top choice. Recently they launched Silk Cashewmilk, and it … Read more

Yesterday I realized I’m what you’d call a volume canner. I always thought, “I do a fair amount of canning,” and that felt accurate—until I shared a photo of a small portion of what I used the long holiday weekend to preserve. The reacties I received made me think more deeply about how much I … Read more

There are many beautiful dishes in the world, but few make my mouth water the way a perfectly cooked sausage does. The satisfying snap of a crisp casing, the moist interior, the interplay of spices and herbs, and the richness of fat combine to create something irresistible. Fat is essential to a true sausage. Low-fat … Read more

Thanksgiving might be over, but the warmth of the season lingers for me. It’s my favorite day of the year — a celebration of family, food, and gratitude that fills me with pure joy. I love every part of it: the planning, the bustle beforehand, the meal itself, and the quiet happy days that follow. … Read more