My Compliments to the Chef
I was 4 ½-years-old when I first said, “Please give by compliments to the chef.” My mom and I went out for lunch a lot and I heard her say […]
Romaine Calm and Grill On
Most of us know romaine lettuce as the crunchy hero of a Caesar salad, faithfully carrying croutons, Parmesan, and dressing from plate to fork. But this leafy green has a […]
Dear Pesto, It’s Not You. It’s Me.
In July, a business trip took me to Baltimore and Washington, DC. From Baltimore’s Little Italy to the Chesapeake Bay’s crab cakes, it was East Coast foodie nirvana. We were […]
Zucchini: Nature’s Way of Testing Friendships
There are a few sure signs it’s summer in Tucson: triple-digit temperatures, monsoon clouds building on the horizon, and gardeners quietly looking for ways to get rid of extra zucchini. […]
Be a Memorable Holiday Party Guest
This is the 2025 satirical Chaotic Culinary Edition. You want to be the guest everyone remembers, not for your charm, but for the lingering sense of confusion you leave behind. […]
