Basil & Tomato Baked Eggs

Forget about rubbery scrambled eggs or slaving over a hot stove while frying eggs one at a time. A simple and creative way to add elegance to a Sunday brunch is to bake your eggs in gratin dishes. You can even add a splash of summer freshness with a sprinkling of snipped herbs or farm [...]

Classic Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

I originally wasn’t planning to post this recipe because I thought its simplicity would never interest any of you. However, I realized the simplicity is what makes it interesting. With really good ingredients like fresh baked bread and sharp cheddar cheese, you too can turn a classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich into a masterful [...]

Chicago Bound

This was the blog post I wrote on the plane last night (6/12). The radiant blue sky began to emerge as my plane climbed to a proper cursing altitude through the fluffy white clouds.  Some people hate traveling on planes, but frankly, I love it.  I get the best ideas when I’m in the air.  [...]