Appetizers

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, barely looking up from her kitchen counter as she tossed garlic cloves and fresh dill into a … Read more

There used to be a tiny artisan café tucked away on a quiet corner of Portland’s Alberta Street that made the most unforgettable fig jam … Read more

Introduction My cousin had insisted for years that pasta salad was just a soggy mess best left untouched. For nearly a decade, she swore off … Read more

“You want to try my potato salad?” Jake watched me juggling three bags of groceries, his grin barely hiding behind the grill smoke. I nodded, … Read more

“The power went out halfway through my grocery run last Saturday, and as I was standing in the dim light of the parking lot, the … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward side dish — just some grilled corn tossed with a bit of butter and salt. I grabbed … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I was staring blankly at my fridge, realizing I had absolutely nothing prepped to … Read more

Introduction There used to be a cozy little bistro tucked away in a bustling corner of Portland’s Pearl District that made these unforgettable crispy garlic … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple weeknight dinner—just a quick batch of regular burgers. I grabbed the wrong ground beef (way too lean), … Read more

Introduction My roommate had insisted for years that street corn was just a messy, overrated snack. For like, ages. Then one Sunday afternoon, after I … Read more