How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Snipping out the backbone of a chicken was not as difficult as I had imagined it would be. Be firm and decisive in your cuts and it should… Read More »
Brown Butter and Bacon Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
For the first time in twelve years, and with our baby about to be born, we spent New Year’s Eve sober, sitting on the couch. Our first New Year’s… Read More »
Giant Ravioli with Spinach, Ricotta, and Egg Yolk
It’s ten thirty in the morning and I’m making pasta by hand with a baby strapped to my chest. I imagine this is how women have been cooking… Read More »
Only The Lonely: J’s Valentine
Alone, again. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you’ve destroyed another fledgling relationship with your neediness, your jealousy, your poor judgement and lack of underpants during a night… Read More »
Cozy Chicken Pie
There’s no getting around it. It’s February in Maine. Cold, bleak, and slushy. We desperately need comfort foods like cozy chicken pie. This recipe is sort of a… Read More »
Handmade Ricotta Cavatelli with Pepperoni Tomato Sauce
This is going to require patience. But it’s worth it. This is a pasta you make by hand. It is a little labor-intensive, so set aside some time… Read More »
How To Roast a Chicken
Roasting a chicken is one of my skills, but the truth is it couldn’t be simpler. I will henceforth disclose the method I have settled on, which includes aromatics,… Read More »














