5 Steps to Perfectly Frozen Blueberries

My childhood consisted of long summer nights barefoot in the backyard with a small clear container in one hand and the lid in the other. I was a boy on a mission to capture enough lighting bugs to illuminate a small a-frame tent pitched in the field. In many ways, it was as if I [...]

3 Easy Steps to Roasted Red Peppers

Roasting red peppers is a great way to concentrate flavors and bring out their natural sweetness. They make a wonderful addition to salads, sandwiches and even pasta dishes. I’m personally a huge fan of spreading a bit of goat cheese on slices of crusty bread and top with a small cluster of slivered peppers and [...]

My Most Common Cooking Mistake

While sipping on a Lemon Drop Martini, my most favorite beverage, I was having a great conversation about this website. My dining companion asked me, “What is your most common cooking mistake?” I took another sip, thought for a moment and then answered, “I always burn nuts when I’m toasting them.” Out of the thousands [...]