The holidays have always been my favorite time of year for the simple reasons that they provide me with an excuse to spend even more time with my family, and because I'm never one to turn down a tradition. Since G and I have hosted two Thanksgivings, we have our own traditions ...read more
I love the idea of meal planning on Sunday—diligently roasting several pans of vegetables, freezing salmon in a marinade to be thawed for a balanced mid-week meal—but when it comes down to it, I'm rarely able to carve out three hours on the weekend to cook for the week ahead. I ...read more
At some point towards the end of last year, G and I incorporated some much-needed tweaks to the way we were eating. We were buying a lot of groceries each week (at both the store and the farmers' market), which would have been fine if we were actually cooking it all at home. But ...read more
As a team, we represent a variety of cooking abilities—Geoffrey has attended rigorous cooking classes and frequently makes meals at home with Emily, who's an amazing baker, and Leslie has worked as a food writer and recipe tester. The one thing we have in common is that we all ...read more
The warmer it gets, the less time I want to spend in the kitchen. Lately, G and I have been craving lighter meals, comprised of smaller plates that require little to no cooking. We love the simplicity and rich flavors of Mediterranean dishes and I recently put together some ...read more
When I was young, I went to a Superbowl party each year at my friend's house. Her parents served chili every time and I thought it was a brilliant idea. Little did I know that it's pretty much a standard thing to serve, but regardless, it cemented my love for the hearty meal as ...read more
For all the fanfare turkey, stuffing and other savory side dishes receive, one of my favorite Thanksgiving treats is the under-appreciated roll. Maybe it's my undying devotion to all-things carb based, but a perfectly baked buttery roll is one of life's simple pleasures. These ...read more
