Appetizers

The neighborhood block party was in eight hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just forgotten—I’d signed up for “appetizer” on the spreadsheet three weeks ago … Read more

There used to be this tiny Italian place tucked between a dry cleaner and a vintage shop on Elm Street that made the most incredible … Read more

I was standing in my kitchen last Tuesday, slicing a tomato for a sandwich, when the knife hit a particularly juicy spot and the smell … Read more

I was standing in the grocery store checkout line last Tuesday when a kid in front of me ripped open a Lunchable box with that … Read more

There used to be a tiny sandwich shop tucked behind a laundromat on Grand Avenue that made these incredible spiral sandwiches. When they closed suddenly … Read more

The Super Bowl party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, multi-layered dips or those slow-cooked ribs … Read more

My friend Jenna had sworn off dip for three years. Three years. She claimed it was “just a vehicle for chips” and that she’d rather … Read more

There used to be a tiny wine bar tucked behind a bookstore in my neighborhood that made the most stunning summer charcuterie board with stone … Read more

This was supposed to be a black bean and corn salsa. I had the whole thing planned out in my head — the smoky cumin, … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple shrimp cocktail night. I grabbed what I thought were jumbo shrimp from the market, the air fryer basket … Read more