I can eat a tomato like an apple. Juices running down my wrist, and a smile on my face. Some might think this is weird, but when you live right next to Hanover County, Virginia, tomatoes are like a way of life. There's a joke in my family that goes something like "There are...

I know it's been too long. I feel guilty. I feel ashamed. It feels like we've taken an awkward break in our relationship. But mostly, I feel more excited than ever to tell you about what I've been doing for the past (shudder) 11 months. Wow, has it really been that long? Ok enough....

Parchment is one of your kitchen BFF's. Especially when you want to delicately cook fish. 'En papillote' just means 'in parchment' in French. 'Al cartoccio' is the Italian equivalent. Cooking en papillote is so easy because it does the work for you. I'm a fan of any process where...