The Forked Ring

It’s been a busy week in Maine with extra work days and an ambitious recipe. I’ve been craving pasta, specifically pappardelle, and knew it was time to make it. So I decided to pair it with fresh zucchini and summer squash, which my mom’s friend gifted us from her garden.…

We’ve had a beautiful week here in Maine with plenty of sun and a cool breeze. My mom had the week off from work, now months away from permanent retirement, so we spent time walking, celebrating, and watching TV. It was also a week of birthdays, so you would think…

I’ve been wanting to make donuts for a while. Not just because I love donuts, but because I discovered an amazing recipe, by accident, when working at the cafe earlier this year. I made incredible homemade burger buns with potato, a tangzhong, and brown butter. But as I baked them,…

I just got back from a magical walk in the woods with my mom. I had a very busy week, so this entire recipe was made and tested in one day. Photographed, eaten, and enjoyed. I picked up beets at the farmers market on Friday, one of my favorite ingredients…

The heat wave in Maine has come and gone. So I’ve been relaxing in the beautiful breezy summer weather, learning a lot about gardening, and making headway at work. I’ve felt fulfilled this week in many ways and looked forward to making these cornbread madeleines. Especially after a saga last…

I’ve been watching Masterchef, reading cookbooks, and falling into a comparison trap. Admiring beautiful Michelin star dishes on social media. These chocolate chip muffin tops are as simple as it gets. You don’t even need a muffin pan. But even without the bells and whistles I’m proud to show you…

This week was filled with family, good food, and hot weather. My emotions were all over the place – on a high from seeing my cousins, who live in Florida, and their 2 year old son. It reminded me of how simple life is and how life is all about…

It was a very busy holiday week in Maine. After painting my strawberry rhubarb pie, I listed all the recipes I wanted to make. Savory flatbreads and galettes. Braised pork sandwiches and things with runny eggs on top. But the temperature skyrocketed to the 90’s. I couldn’t even touch my…

My week started with mint ice cream topped with olive oil and sea salt from a small food truck near work. We met up there to celebrate our colleague Linda, who is moving to France. This food truck, though small and offering only 2 flavors (plus gourmet toppings) was mighty…