While it might not be as catchy as the original “Monster Mash,” it’s sure to quell the fall hungry scaries and comfort whatever else may ale you. Smashed root vegetables are like mashed potatoes but they are heartier and definitely have more texture. But hey, they’re fancier than mashed potatoes […]

Who doesn’t love a Bloody Mary. Perfect for morning tailgating, prepping food for a party, or to enjoy with brunch.  The history of the Bloody Mary is pretty incomplete. A man by the name of Fernand Petiot claimed that he invented the cocktail in the 1920s while working at Harry’s […]

“…basic cooking skills are a virtue, that the ability to feed yourself and a few others with proficiency should be taught to every young man and woman as a fundamental skill, should become as vital to growing up as learning to wipe one’s own ass, cross the street by oneself, […]

Summer is here, gardens are blooming, and day-long outdoor engagements and late night outdoor parties are in full swing. If you’re running around like most of us, there’s a chance that the fridge is looking less stocked than usual, and you definitely don’t remember promising you’d host brunch when you […]

Guess what DC? It’s going to be about a million degrees this weekend. That means indoors, AC, shade, or pool. So unless you are a masochist or you have to wear water wings while eating soup, standing in front of a 250-degree grill this weekend for three hours will not […]