a peek inside the fishbowl

The answer is yes, in case you were wondering. I made this salad for lunch yesterday and it turned out really well. BEHOLD: If you grew up in the era of soggy, mushy, overcooked Brussels sprouts this might be the recipe that changes your life forever. Here’s the original recipe. Clearly, the trick to avoiding […]

Awhile back I had an hamburger-related epiphany. I asked myself, self, do you like hamburgers or not? I decided I liked sharing a great dinner with friends and family. And I liked the act of eating a burger: something hot and delicious that doesn’t need a knife and fork. I liked the toppings too. But when […]

I needed a quickie Pad Thai recipe to satisfy a lingering craving and prevent a large restaurant expenditure. This one fit the bill, although next time I’d use fewer noodles or make more sauce, and maybe toss a couple shrimp in there and a small handful of baby peas. But here’s a surprise, both kids […]