If you don't already know, this blog's raison  d'être  is to provide accessible yet still impressive recipes for the busy home c...

Meyer Lemon & Cream Spaghetti, Photo: NK  There's absolutely no reason an elegant dinner can't also be easy and fast. Whethe...

Really special Porterhouse, Photo: NK The porterhouse really is the king of steak, so when you get a good one, you better treat it rig...

Mission Figs (come into season in June), Photo: NK So much of my weekly menu-making is dictated by what looks fresh and in season at the...

The first snowflakes of the season fell today and now BAM, we're in a deep freeze.  Sure, the winter's gonna be long, but there is r...

The Beautiful Acorn Squash, Photo: NK There are a ton of things that rock about fall - like fuzzy flannel shirts, leaf-peeping, and pump...

PUMPKINS - they're back, and they're everywhere.      Vibrant Pumpkins at the Farmer's Market, Photo: NK Like most home...

After just two days in Napa, we were all wined out . Luckily, the Mr. and I have a quick recovery time. Predictably, we were right back on ...

Every girl (or guy) needs a few company recipes that look and taste impressive but can be put together in well under an hour and without, ...