Last Thursday afternoon, as I was wandering through the grocery store aisle searching for something quick to brighten up a dull week, that unmistakable scent … Read more
My friend Jamie had sworn off zucchini bread for years. I mean, who wants a vegetable sneaking into their sweet treats, right? For nearly a … Read more
Introduction The neighborhood potluck was in less than an hour and I’d totally blanked on bringing something. Everyone else was pulling out these gourmet spreads … Read more
Last Saturday afternoon, my neighbor watched me wrestle with a mountain of zucchini from our community garden, tossing the shreds into a bowl with a … Read more
Introduction “Last Friday afternoon, I popped by just to borrow a cup of sugar, but before I even stepped inside, that unmistakable, cheesy aroma of … Read more
Last Thursday, I was waiting in line at the local hardware store, just minding my own business while flicking through my phone, when the cashier—yes, … Read more
Introduction This was supposed to be a simple grab-and-go sandwich lunch. I had the afternoon stretching ahead, a long to-do list, and barely a minute … Read more
Three autumns ago, there was this tiny café tucked away on a quiet street corner in Portland that made the most unforgettable peanut butter energy … Read more
Introduction It was exactly 11:17 PM on a slow Wednesday when the craving hit me like a Texas twister. I was scrolling through my phone, … Read more
My friend Tom had insisted for years that pickles were overrated. Seriously, he claimed to hate anything that smelled like vinegar or had that crunch. … Read more
