At My Fingertips

This week my family and I moved. While we only moved .9 miles, remaining in Frederick, Maryland, this move felt almost as challenging as moving across the country. If packing is the tedious part, unpacking is the fun part. While it’s hard being away from my...

Carrot Beurre Blanc Recipe

Carrot Beurre Blanc Here’s a recipe for a carrot beurre blanc. We made this sauce this week to go on top of pan seared hake that was being served for an event. Technically, I shouldn’t use the term “blanc” because it’s not. Obviously, the...

An Evening with René Redzepi

Last week I went to Washington DC to see chef René Redzepi speak about his restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. Much of the discussion focused the creative process, letting go of total control and bringing some fun back into the kitchen. It was nice to see such a candid...

Boston Baked Beans- The Prelude

Today I’m making one of my favorite things. Boston Baked Beans. I use the recipe that has been in my family for 5 generations. This is my family history. This recipe doesn’t get tweaked or changed. You don’t swap out the bean pot for the pressure...