A hosting essay about the questions guests ask at dinner, what they really mean, and what cooks wish people would ask instead.
All posts tagged: From The Other Side Of The Stove
Why Dinner Guests Matter More Than the Menu
A hosting essay about why the right dinner guests matter more than the menu, and how comfort and chemistry shape the table.
The Garlic That Whispers Instead of Shouts
Garlic confit turns sharp garlic mellow and spreadable. One small batch gives you soft cloves and infused oil that make simple food taste finished all week.
What “Safe Food” Means in 2026
Safe food isn’t a slogan. It’s a system. In 2026, the FDA is reassessing old assumptions and tightening oversight. Here’s how to stay calm, credible, and awake in your own kitchen.
Fast Food Isn’t Fast or Cheap Anymore
Fast food used to be a promise: fast, cheap, predictable. A $33 Popeyes drive-thru made me realize that promise is gone—and the receipt is where you feel it first.
The Return to Fat
Once upon a time, we feared butter. Now we post about it. Fat didn’t need a comeback—it needed forgiveness.
