Appetizers

Introduction My roommate swore she couldn’t stand anything called “cowboy caviar.” For about three years, she’d dodge it at parties and scoff whenever I suggested … Read more

Introduction There used to be this lively little food truck parked near the waterfront in Charleston that made the most unforgettable pretzel bites — crispy, … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of classic caramel popcorn. I grabbed the wrong spice jar, the stovetop was hotter than usual, and … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a random Tuesday, and I suddenly craved chicken wings like my life depended on it. I didn’t have a … Read more

“Why can’t we just skip the breadcrumbs and use crushed cornflakes instead?” my friend asked while we stood in my tiny kitchen, zucchini mess spread … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood barbecue was in less than two hours, and I had totally blanked on bringing a side dish. Everyone else was rolling in … Read more

There used to be a tiny café tucked away on the corner of Maple and 7th that made the most unforgettable heirloom tomato galette with … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday afternoon, I was wandering through the farmers’ market, fingers brushing over the oddly firm, green tomatoes stacked just so, when that unmistakable … Read more

The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten about bringing an appetizer. Everyone else was showing up with trays … Read more

Introduction “Buffalo wings are overrated,” my friend Mark declared one chilly October evening. He had refused to touch anything remotely spicy for years, swearing off … Read more