Candied Kumquats
Our new home is situation smack dab in the middle of organic orange groves, literally in every direction. Some groves...
Peach Salsa Cruda
Last week I experienced one of the most perfect days a chef could have; I was asked to do an outdoor cooking demo at...
How to Make Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a permanent emulsion made by suspending tiny drops of oil (any kind) and water (usually lemon juice or...
Baba Ghanoush
The first time I had Baba Ghanoush was about 12 years ago on Martha’s Vineyard, of all places; I was newly...
How to Make Ketchup
Have you ever looked at the ingredients in your ketchup bottle? It’s not pretty. Even the organic brands have...
Summer Picnic Relish
I always liked the idea of relish, but never warmed up to the overly sweet, green mush that ritually accompanied the...
Homemade Mustard with Coriander and A...
Homemade mustard is surprisingly easy to make, and when you’re in control of every ingredient, you can adjust...




