Perfectly Perfect Gin Pesto

Pesto is one of those things that is conceptually super simple, but can somehow end up being an overarching term for any green, basil-based condiment. I recently rewatched Salt Fat Acid Heat again, and seeing Samin Nosrat with Lidia, grinding together pine nuts and fresh basil in a mortar and pestle in the mountains of …

7 Tips for a Perfect Crudités Platter

To be completely honest, I've always been a little scared to try and assemble a board, because they always seems much more fancy and elegant than I've ever considered myself to be, but they're actually incredibly easy! The hardest part really is just finding the right kind (and size) of tray for what you need. …

Perfectly Perfect Scrappy Vegetable Stock

A few weeks ago, Andy was looking for something in the freezer and happened upon my giant bag of vegetable scraps and trimmings. He pulled it out and looked at me like I had gone a little crazy, and that he was worried I might be sneaking him scraps like a dog. (Which we don't …