Appetizers

Last Saturday afternoon, I was waiting in the checkout line at my local grocery store when the faint scent of melted cheddar and roasted turkey … Read more

“You’re not seriously making those from scratch, are you?” my coworker asked as I fumbled with a stack of bread, peanut butter, and jam at … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny café nestled on a quiet street in Portland that made the most irresistible crispy zucchini chips. When they … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of zucchini pancakes. I grabbed the ricotta instead of the usual cottage cheese, the skillet was hotter … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, tossing a handful of shredded zucchini into a messy mix on the counter. I’d just popped over … Read more

Introduction “Last Thursday afternoon, I wasn’t planning on making any snacks. I had just popped in to borrow a book from my neighbor, and before … Read more

“You know,” my neighbor watched me fumble with my grocery bag, “just wait till you taste how these tomatoes sing with basil.” She didn’t say … Read more

Introduction It was 11:23 PM on a quiet Wednesday, and honestly, I was craving something bright and fresh that felt like summer refusing to fade. … Read more

Introduction The smell of something sweet and smoky hit me last Sunday afternoon while I was waiting in line at the corner grocery store. It … Read more

Introduction “You want a little kick with that?” my neighbor, Luis, asked as he watched me fumble with a bland appetizer for our weekend barbecue. … Read more