Serves four to six For the soup: 1 whole chicken 3 celery stalks, cut in thirds 2 carrots, cut in thirds 1 onion, quartered 1 star anise ...
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I am not typically someone that fries my food. I rarely eat fried foods out and I certainly don't make it a habit to fry food in. But for some r...
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First of all, thank you, THANK YOU to all of you out there who commented, tweeted, linked to, and reached out to us about the Pairings Box. We are...
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Back when LiveJournal was the leading blogging platform, I didn't quite understand the concept of being 'found' on the Internet. I wrote, unapologet...
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We're waiting, and eating. I can't tell you how much the past seven months have challenged me, mentally. Sure, there have been physical changes, t...
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2 large, boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 1 tablespoon of North Chinese Style Five Spice 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger 2 teaspoons of brown ...
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Over the past few months, I seem to have shifted my booze consumption back to the basics: drinking mostly neat pours (unmixed liquor served withou...
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The holidays are already upon us, and it’s time to get ready for parties, friends, and family. All calling for — or requiring (depends on your fam...
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Somehow, I’ve managed to avoid all conversations related to snowmaggedons, polar vortexes, and solar vortexes. And yet, I could feel it coming. Th...
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September has a way with me. It has, in the last few years, become one of my favorite months. If you are considering a trip to San Francisco, I wo...
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Everyone can appreciate a compliment, whether it comes from a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger. Yet, it's not uncommon to feel humbled by a com...
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My friend Daniel introduced me to David Sedaris back when we were in high school. He leant me the hilarious book, Holidays on Ice, and the firs...