When I first spotted Rustica in a bookstore, I was smitten right off the bat. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but let's face it �...

This year (2013) has arguably been the biggest of my life. It didn't come without challenges. The most important event of the year was, of course,...

I started throwing lots of things away recently. Old magazines, high school t-shirts I've been holding onto since — well — high school, pre-ad...

There are three types of quiet time, when it seems that the world is able to stand still. It's early, and I mean early in the morning. When the su...

Serves four3 1/2 pounds of clams 1 tablespoon of butter 8 ounces of smoky bacon, diced 2 stalks of celery, finely diced 3 cloves of garlic...

Have you ever lost touch with a friend without realizing how it happened? Or found yourself making promises to read more, garden, or take a day of...

*Serves four30 clams, cleaned and debearded 1/2 cup of dry white wine 1/2 stick of butter 1 tablespoon of finely minced garlic 1 teaspoon ...

Do you ever think about someone's hands? The creases between their fingers and their palms, the shape of their fingernails, the way they hold a ...

Serves four1 clove of garlic, finely minced 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh basil Zest from 1 lime 4 stalks of green onion, thinly sl...

Every year, I look forward to summer with the sort of anticipation that can only be described as childish. I am eager for the longer days and the ...

Originally posted Jan 26, 2011I am lucky to have been profoundly influenced by two grandfathers, both of whom I affectionately call 'Ded' (sor...

I've been a huge fan of Amanda's beautiful site, give me flour, for some time now. Her writing makes me want to travel to her homeland of Brazil, ...