Food

Figs, Two Ways

Fig trees have enjoyed a prominent role in history, not only for their famous leaves that helped provide modesty for Adam and Eve as well as for countless other classical statues and figures in ...

Good Dining, Vietnam

by Meredith Bethunephotography by Kate LeSueur The most memorable bite from a recent trip to Vietnam was a single scallop, grilled in its shell and eaten at a low plastic table beside a street ...

Preparing for Abundance

by Laura McKissackPhotography by Ryan Donahue It’s about to be peak tomato season, and I hope your garden will soon be bursting with tiny golden, green and red jewels. As in years past, since ...

Take It from the Top

by Claire CellaPhotography by Carole Topalian You most likely do it without thinking: Grasp the freshly plucked produce resting on the cutting board and lop off the greenery to be added to the ...

Campfire as Canvas

by Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Thomas Winslow I love sleeping under the stars and waking to birdsong, but I’m not willing to give up my creature comforts. Our sleeping pads are soft, our ...

Seeds of Change

By Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Kate LeSueur and Carrot Salad by Thomas Winslow Perhaps the most metaphorical of all the foods we eat, seeds are alive with possibility and flavorful potential. ...

By Kate PaynePhotography by Jo Ann Santangelo My kimchi days started a few years back in Brooklyn when our CSA program box overflowed with bok choy. Initially we marveled at the joy of such bounty, ...

Autumn Peppers

by Lucinda HutsonPhotography by John Pozdro It’s warm and steamy in my kitchen—a glorious reminder that I’ve survived another summer in Central Texas. Autumn has arrived, bringing ...

A Summer Menu from Chefs Todd and Jessica

By Layne LynchPhotography by Knoxy Lenoir’s seductive spin on French-infused warm-weather cuisine, extensive international beverage list and cozy shabby-chic decor have been luring legions of ...

Fresh from the Grill

By Meredith BethumePhotography by Jody Horton Summer’s lush bounty of produce practically begs for the grill. There, magic happens as whole peppers surrender to the flame—collapsing into ...