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transitioning to fall cooking

Labor Day has passed and the smell of fall is in the air. The leaves are starting to turn color and collect on our apartment front porch,...

beyond my kitchen: home meal delivery

Today is the due date of one of my dearest friends, who will be having her first baby at some point in the next few days. I was thrilled w...

spice it up

From growing up, I have a distinct olfactory memory of my mother's spice drawer. Each time I pulled open the wooden drawer, out poured a ...

weeknight vegetarian

My husband's family is from the Midwest and he grew up eating dinners that centered on a large piece of meat, a side of starch, and perha...

hosting a weekend brunch

Saturday morning. The best part of the weekend (in my opinion). A time for hot coffee, mellow music, and something delicious and satisfyi...

worth the effort: hand-made pasta

Hand-made pasta can seem like a daunting task, particularly when purchasing a box of dried pasta or package of fresh ravioli at the store...

using the wok: stir-fried beef lo mein at home

One of the my favorite orders at our local Chinese restaurant is lo mein. The chewy, oily noodles - paired with stir-fried meat and veget...

easy homemade condiments for your summer cookouts

For me, summer is synonymous with grilling. There is nothing better than a warm summer day, a cold beer, and a burger hot off the grill. ...

technique and texture: tips for composing an elegant entree

When I think elegant entree, one of the first things that comes to mind is scallops. Some call these fleshy nuggets the "candy of the sea...

the ultimate comfort food: macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Warm, gooey, cheesy - it is a kid favorite, a crowd favorite, and definitely still an a...

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by catherine, with love

About Me

"I enjoy cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food..." - Julia Child

bigelow street bites

by catherine, with love