Maybe it is just me, but the holidays seem to arrive faster and faster every year. It feels like summer just ended. Suddenly I am in the swirl of parties, holiday travel, cookie exchanges, and of course, holiday shopping. Fortunately, my family has partially instituted a “consumables” rule for gift exchanges, focusing on gifts that are, well, consumed. As in, gifts that do not take up permanent residence in your living space. Experiences are consumed, but the obvious choice here is food. So here it is, the Food with a View Holiday Gift Guide. … [Read more...]
a kitchen love story: our dream kitchen renovation
My kitchen renovation is the stuff of legend. I planned, and planned, and fussed over every. single. decision. I probably talked about it more than I talked about my young children. It went on for so long (nearly 2 years start to finish) that years later, people are still asking whether it is done. … [Read more...]
kitchen essentials: all you need to cook, serve, and entertain in style
The days of the trousseau are long gone, and modern American couples no longer waltz into co-habitation having secured the critical elements of a marriage certificate, a starter home, and a completely outfitted kitchen. … [Read more...]
eat local, shop local
Like a lot of people, when it comes to food, it has become more natural to think and shop local. Food is fresher, tastes better, and there is the feel-good element of supporting local farmers and communities. The farm-to-table movement may be becoming a bit of old news, but we have it to thank for elevated eating in so many of our local towns and around the country. … [Read more...]
these are a few of my favorite [kitchen] things
Long before Kon Mari became a household word, I practiced the art of building a kitchen that sparked joy. Major (and minor) purchases of kitchen equipment are carefully researched to make sure that each item will be of maximum fit for purpose, is of the right quality to achieve the intended life span, and will be a pleasure to both look at and use. … [Read more...]
