The first official day of spring arrives this weekend. It took me many years of living in New England to realize that this is nature’s favorite joke. Here it’s picnic […]
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KITCHEN AS PASSPORT
Sesame Macha and Salsa Verde From the Mercado de San Juan
In a year without travel, two salsas bring the flavors of Mexico home
I have learned not to take anything for granted. Not even simple things, like seeing a stranger’s smile, having a relaxed drink with a friend at a bar, or sitting […]
FROM THE LARDER
Soy Sauce and Butter Make a Secret Sauce for Mushrooms
Dinner from an earthy, loamy countertop garden named Chenille
I have a pile of dog-eared seed catalogs marked with checks and circles — a paper hope chest filled with my garden aspirations. They sit in a growing pile on […]
FROM THE LARDER
Garlic, Greens, and White Beans Make a Winning Dinner
No need to soak, and other wisdom on confronting your bean stockpile
It is mid-February of the pandemic winter, but even this one won’t last forever. It’s time for us to face a cold, hard fact: most of those dried beans we […]
THE KIDS COOK
Summer Tuna, Packed in Oil, Comes to the Table for a Smorgasbord
Deconstructed and rebranded, a Niçoise salad becomes a favorite
There’s a funny thing about kids and food combinations. At our house, olives are good, and bread is good. But olive bread might as well be poison. Why? I have […]
COCKTAIL HOUR
A Dessert Drink That’s Bitter and Sweet
Amaro and rum give a boozy kick to a mug of Mexican hot chocolate
I am the first to admit to having mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. This year, they may be more mixed than ever. The last time we raised a glass to […]
FROM THE SNACKBOOK
Twice Baked, the Humble Hero of a Winter Picnic
The good life is a potato, warmed in the coals, and carried in a pocket
Since nearly a year ago, I’ve been cultivating a small, dedicated, cautious band of creative weirdos. We are, as they say, a “pod.” Keeping each other safe, (reasonably) calm, fed, […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Wellfleet Oyster Fried Rice
Stir-fried for good fortune, with greens, chiles, garlic, and ginger
Last year may have been the-year-that-cannot-be-named, but for Robert and me it was not entirely bad. It was the year we got our oyster mojo going. We became rookie recreational […]
FROM THE SNACKBOOK
Stuffed Clams: Guarantee of Good Will
Foraging for clams, space, and happiness
It is easy to forget how special it is to be able to find free seafood across the street. I’m a washashore from a landlocked desert state, so it still […]
FROM THE LARDER
Kimchi Is Made of Spicy, Funky Kitchen Magic
So many cabbages, and, now, plenty of time
Life in the upside down has pushed me into some kitchen adventures I might not otherwise have entertained. One of them is membership in an “ugly” fruit and vegetable delivery […]
THE KIDS COOK
Acorn Flour-Thickened Beef Stew
A dinner that starts with gathering nuts outdoors
Last fall, I taught a foraging class for Wellfleet Elementary School students. We gathered once a week, after school, rain or shine, and headed out into the woods with no […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Mussels for the New Year
Eastham mussels and andouille are the secrets to a smoky, spicy Truro stew
The mussel stew we’ve been enjoying forever is a good one: Portuguese-style with linguiça, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. A Cape Cod staple. But over the years we’ve tinkered with the […]
FROM THE LARDER
A Magical Winter Elixir for a Lazy Afternoon
Homemade chicken stock flavors a rich risotto dinner
If you were to stop by my kitchen (were stopping by still allowed), you’d likely find a pot of stock murmuring gently on a back burner. Last spring, when everyone […]
COCKTAIL HOUR
Tinkering and Improvisation Yield a ‘Perfect’ Drink
The Martinez: not your grandfather’s Manhattan
Was it just last year at this time that I wrote about that frisson that comes with the first sip of a cocktail enjoyed while flying home for the holidays? […]
Free Groceries and Meals on the Outer Cape
Community groups try to set the table for us all
Provincetown For assistance accessing programs in Provincetown, contact Alex, the Provincetown community support liaison, at 508-237-7042 or [email protected]. Food Pantry, Council on Aging What: Pick up/delivery of nonperishables and personal […]
