Introduction Last Tuesday afternoon, my neighbor Julia watched me wrestle with a stubborn sourdough starter that just wouldn’t rise as expected. She didn’t say anything … Read more
The office potluck was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on what to bring. Everyone else was showing up with these elaborate, … Read more
“Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said without much fuss, already spreading a cloud of whipped ricotta across a toasted slice of baguette. I’d popped … Read more
The other day, I was rummaging through my fridge late at night when the sharp tang of dill and vinegar suddenly hit me — and … Read more
Introduction There used to be this tiny bakery tucked away on a quiet street in San Francisco’s Mission District that made the most unforgettable fig … Read more
Introduction This was supposed to be a quick chili night. I grabbed the wrong can of beans, the slow cooker lid was missing (don’t ask), … Read more
Introduction It was 10:47 PM on a slow Sunday, and I suddenly craved something spicy, cheesy, and crunchy — the kind of snack that would … Read more
The power went out halfway through my Saturday afternoon grocery run when my neighbor, Mrs. Callahan, started talking about her easy tender crockpot honey garlic … Read more
“Why can’t we just use Hawaiian rolls for all the sliders?” my friend asked as I was fussing over traditional slider buns for our upcoming … Read more
Introduction My neighbor, Mrs. Lopez, watched me wrestle with a crowded buffet table at a block party last summer and didn’t say anything at first. … Read more
