Baltimore

I don’t know if you’ve been to Baltimore lately, but the food scene is really kicking.  When I moved to Maryland 5 years ago, I would tend to go to DC more than Baltimore, but now all my favorite restaurants are there.  I have spent many evenings...

Keep It Simple

When you have the best ingredients, let them shine.  Having spent this past weekend in New England, I had some great seafood.  We went to what looked like a dive bar on the Cape and had some of the best, freshest seafood I’ve had in a while. ...

Coffee Coffee Coffee

I love coffee. There was a (brief) time in my life when I thought I could give it up.  What’s the point? It’s comforting, delicious and gets you going when you need a burst in the morning.  Being from Massachussetts, I was practically raised on...

Renewal (In Pictures)

I love Spring. I feel invigorated and the herbs & veggies start growing. We got a nice jump on it this year.  A lot of last year’s crop made it.  Here’s where I am so far. Where are you?Oregano peeking through the dried lemongrassNew growth...

Know Your Farmers, Know Your Food

I can’t wait.  It feels like Winter passed us by and we jumped right into late Spring.  Much of my garden from last year survived. I currently have ample stock of rosemary, thyme, oregano, bay, chives, scallions, anise hyssop and rainbow chard. ...