Of all the ingredients that say summer to me—and there are quite a few—there is…
In the Kitchen: The Bounty of Summer!
I was going to write about tomatoes. Or cucumbers. Or peppers. Or corn. Or potatoes.…
In the Kitchen: Cauliflower
Cauliflower seems almost ubiquitous on menus and in cookbooks right now. Perhaps because of its…
In the Kitchen: Asparagus
After the winter that seemingly never ends, I’m ready for spring—and this year I cheated…
In the Kitchen: A Unique Spinach Recipe
Early spring is a challenging time for Kansas City cooks and gardeners. No matter what…
In the Kitchen: Everything to Love About Grains
What’s not to love about the texture, the look, the health benefits, and most of…
In the Kitchen: Grilled Greens
So, we’ve made it past the holidays. After the season of indulgence (and with the…
Preparing a Low-Stress Holiday Meal
One would think—after working in a restaurant during the holidays for as many decades as…