The Panzanella Compromise

The Panzanella Compromise

This is my new algorithm: (Pancakes + pancetta) – alcohol induced pancreatitis x panic / abundant panhandling x pandemonium = This damn pandemic It’s really a simple pantomime and I’m not pandering either. So…what are…

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The Panzanella Compromise

This is my new algorithm: (Pancakes + pancetta) – alcohol induced pancreatitis x panic / abundant panhandling x pandemonium = This damn pandemic It’s really a simple pantomime and I’m not pandering either. So…what are…

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Stolen Pretzels with Bavarian Raclette

Stolen Pretzels with Bavarian Raclette

There was a knock at the door. It was 0500. Frankfurt, Germany. Circa 1999. Hissing cries start streaming out of the cradle next to me. My sister is 14 months old. I am in no…

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Stolen Pretzels with Bavarian Raclette

There was a knock at the door. It was 0500. Frankfurt, Germany. Circa 1999. Hissing cries start streaming out of the cradle next to me. My sister is 14 months old. I am in no…

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Japanese Yam and Carrot Gnocchi

Japanese Yam and Carrot Gnocchi

Last night I dreamt I was a red balloon. Bumbling, topsy turvy, gusting and thwarting without any direction. Flying, bouncing, an elastic version of weightless wind. I felt free. So happy. Another bounce and I…

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Japanese Yam and Carrot Gnocchi
Butternut Squash Bisque with Pistachios and Lemon Crema

Butternut Squash Bisque with Pistachios and Lemon Crema

When I moved to Spokane via Chicago and Miami, I may have brought a bit of big city with me. I’m constantly ridiculed for being overdressed (and under-caring). I enjoy getting dolled up in lavishly…

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Convert Gravy

Chicken and Mushrooms in Convert Gravy

I just learned some thing inconceivable.  Incomprehensible.  In direct correlation against everything that I stand for.   My dad’s wife or my ‘bonus mom’ (as she lovingly refers to herself) does not like …wait for…

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Convert Gravy

I just learned some thing inconceivable.  Incomprehensible.  In direct correlation against everything that I stand for.   My dad’s wife or my ‘bonus mom’ (as she lovingly refers to herself) does not like …wait for…

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Phyllo Party Bites

Phyllo Party Bites

Remember when parties were a thing? So jovial, so jubilant…now so distant. One day I’m sure I will nostalgically reminisce about dressing up in stilettos and glamorous lashes, speaking fondly of this obscure memory to…

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Phyllo Party Bites
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