Cooking Therapy

With the ever-increasing popularity of celebrity chefs and food channels these days, it’s fair to say I’m not alone in my appreciation for cooking.  All too often we eat our bad feelings– resulting in a nation of overweight individuals. You can quickly grab a bag of fries at the drive thru and feel even worse…

Easy Eating At ABC Kitchen

Chefs will go to great lengths to use fresh, local ingredients in novel ways.  Chemistry is used to create fancy foams, gelatinous cubes and smoking plates. But not everything needs to be infused to be delicious.  Simple, focused cooking can turn a pepper into a work of art.  That’s what you’ll find at ABC Kitchen.…

Like 30,000 Fireflies….

Dragonflies and giant Japanese beetles were buzzing about, but oddly not one firefly to be found at the first ever Firefly Music Festival this weekend in Dover, Delaware. With the weather remaining comfortable from the occasional raindrop, the crowd — estimated at 30,000 — was tame in comparison to other outdoor venues, letting the music…

Summer Corn Chowder

Apologies for being a bit delinquent in my posts this week, but the job that pays the bills required more attention than usual. Fortunately, I still managed to have some free time to hang out with friends, and, of course, I always make time to cook. This week’s veggie share was loaded with corn. Rather…

Hot Town, Summer In The City

As you can see from my countdown calendar, I’m very excited for the Firefly Music Fest this weekend in Delaware.  In between listening to Jack White, Cake, the Killers and the Black Keys (among others), I’m hoping to fit in some beach time, check out the Dogfish Head Brewery and engage in some serious seafood…