This week I dusted off M.F.K. Fisher’s How to Cook a Wolf. It was published in 1942 and opens with a quote from American humanist Charlotte Perkins (Stetson) Gilman: “There’s a whining at the threshold, There’s a scratching at the floor. To work! To work! In Heaven’s name! The wolf is at the door!” It…
meatless meals
Ricotta-Stuffed Chard
Many years ago I enjoyed delectable manicotti at a tiny Italian restaurant in Charlotte, NC. I thought it was a little ‘interesting’ that there could be such an amazing dish in the southern city I called home for a short time, but when I learned that the chef originated from Italy, it all made sense…
Panzanella with Zucchini & Basil
This week’s blog post is actually a re-post from May, 2018. It’s my birthday week and I’ve got a big platter of work projects, as well as, an overwhelming desire to play hooky from my kitchen! So I decided to give renewed love to a dish that’s not only tasty, but also, perfect for…