Some tips of sourcing local both in Maine and everywhere.

Parmesan Rinds The contents of my freezers, that I will never have enough space in, can be quite interesting. Aside from the normal stuff that we all keep in the freezer, you'll find bricks of veggie or meat broth, the zipper bags of vegetable ends or meat scraps from butchering that are used to make those broths, and an assortment of frozen herbs. Good, 30+ month-aged Reggiano Parmesan cheese is wicked expensive; in the vicinity $36.00+/- per pound. The rind can make up anyw

When you find yourself with an abundance of carrots and want to do something different, this is easy and delicious.

A trip to Micucci's, a walk down memory lane, and a recipe that will ensure the success of every meal you serve.

Rhubarb jam is easy to make and great in other recipes.

Who would think that edamame would make such a delicious base for humus? Another easy to make, nutritious, humus with a texture that even a non humus lover (like me) will like!

Dulce de leche drizzled on a cinnamon roll -- YUMMY! And they practically make themselves.

2 ingredient hot honey will be a great addition to your pantry for SO many different recipes.

After you read this, you'll be buying this Axe Kickin' pumpkin habanero hot sauce and finding your own cool things to do with it.

Meringue kisses are a great way to use egg whites leftover from other recipes.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is one of the cookbooks (really more like a textbook) that will be a permanent part of of kitchen library. You'll probably agree after you read about it.

Here's how the rabbit hole work when there's a storm cooking up.

This is a delicious beer cheese that's easy to make and totally customizable.

Hot Cocoa Spoons, add some milk and a mug for a gift as nice as a hug!

Beware of the water content in your butter -- especially for all-butter cookies.

Not only can marinades be magic, but this pre-marinate and freeze method will save you time and deliver amazing results

Just in case you need another reason to keep baking soda and vinegar in your pantry. Can you say perfect potato salad? Or better baked beans?

Sabrett onions about ready to serve. Think hot dogs and in New England, Kayem, Jordons and W. A. Bean come to mind, in NYC and New...

Make vegetable broth while fresh veggies are plentiful and freeze it for when the weather turns cold!

If you have purchased any of my spices, rubs, or seasoning kits, here's a page dedicated to how to use them.