Recipes + Essays
When the world came to a crashing halt in 2020, “depression” arrived in several shapes and sizes. This simple recipe dates back to the Depression era when rationing was a mainstay of the time. Much like in 2020 when food was rationed out of fear …
I attended an intro to fly fishing clinic through Wilderness Voyagers in Ohiopyle, PA a few years ago. The two-day weekend clinic was held on the banks of the Youghiogheny River where I learned, along with six other brave souls, the basics of getting out …
What I love most about this flatbread recipe is its versatility. I’ve used it as an alternative to English muffins for eggs benedict, a base for a simple air fryer pizza and simply served it on the side with soup. If you don’t have a …
This recipe’s success is rooted in using ingredients that can hold up to a long cooking period. I’m a huge fan of Cavatippi pasta because it has the texture of a Penne or Elbow macaroni, only more twisty. And before you roll your eyes at …
Old Bay Seasoning became a new addition to my spice collection when I moved to Maryland. Originally created by Gustav Brunn in the mid-1930s, Old Bay is a blend of celery salt, red and black pepper, paprika, and pinches of a few other spices. The …
This was such an interesting cake to make. Expecting a dry, coffee cake style texture, I was pleasantly surprised by its lightness. The cake itself has a gingerbread quality that is elevated by the brown sugar, while the fresh apples add moisture. Don’t be alarmed …
Admittedly, I avoided making pizza dough for years. It seemed too daunting, messy and time consuming. My default was always to pick up my phone and order delivery. In the odd occasion when I wanted to make my own pizza, a prepared dough from the …
No matter how hard I try, I never finish bananas before they turn brown. There’s always two hanging on, desperate for a renewed life. These banana muffins have the vibrancy I struggle to find with a standard banana bread. The oatmeal crumble is like the …