I am a self-taught cook. Sure, I learned a few things along the way in my mother’s kitchen, but as a trailblazing working mom, she was more about practical survival and less about Julia Child. My favorite aunt added a bit of French-inspired flair to the mix, and I picked up a few tricks every holiday season when all the women gathered to cook. But admittedly, I wasn’t really paying close attention. When I set out to learn to properly cook, I was essentially starting from scratch. … [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...]
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