Appetizers

The neighborhood block party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten I signed up to bring a side dish. Everyone else would be bringing … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple side of sautéed zucchini and corn. I had picked up way too many vegetables at the farmers market—you … Read more

There used to be a tiny deli tucked next to a laundromat on Sixteenth Street that made the best ham and cheese pinwheels I have … Read more

“Why can’t we just slice the jalapeños and toss them in vinegar without the fancy process?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon as we … Read more

Introduction The power went out halfway through my Saturday afternoon grocery run, right when I was juggling a cart full of random snacks and a … Read more

“Why can’t we just spread goat cheese on the flatbread and toss fresh figs on top?” my friend asked, eyeing my elaborate plans for the … Read more

Introduction My brother had claimed for years that pickles were just soggy, sour things that had no business on a sandwich. For nearly a decade. … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny farm-to-table bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Charleston that served the most unforgettable crispy Parmesan zucchini … Read more

“Why don’t you just skip the pectin and cook it longer?” my friend asked one Saturday afternoon while we were elbow-deep in a messy peach … Read more

My friend Marcus had insisted for years that grilled corn on the cob was just… plain old corn on the cob. Not exactly a dish … Read more