In October, this late in the summer vegetable-gardening season, we’re still getting scads of cherry tomatoes, thanks to a stretch of absolutely gorgeous, mid-70-degree weather. I fear that will not last. We’re picking tomatoes faster than …
Wine: Project Paso Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Price: $9.99 Tasting notes: nicely balanced, with ripe fruit that doesn’t overwhelm Story: Very much in the running to be the new Mooth House Red, Project Paso’s Old Vine Zin …
A glut of red bell peppers in my garden—they ripened all at once—sent me scrambling for a way to use several of them quickly. A Romesco sauce immediately came to mind. Romesco originates in Catalonia, Spain, …
Somehow, writes4food landed on the radar of a book publicist for the Harvard Common Press, who inquired if I’d be interested in receiving a review copy of Prairie Home Cooking. Indeed, I would. Honestly, I need …
I connected this summer with a fellow Cincinnati foodie, Amy Hunter, who turned me on to Keegan’s Seafood Market. I’m always seeking new local sources for great food, and this place totally rocks. Keegan’s brings the …
Over the weekend, I made what I call Panic Pesto. Gardeners, you know what I’m talking about: You scan the weather forecast, realize to your horror that a cold snap is projected overnight, and rush outdoors …
Good ol’ writes4food has been showing up all over the interwebs recently. If you’ll pardon the interruption for this commercial message, here’s where you can find some tasty posts beyond our home-sweet-homepage (and a hugely grateful …
My cookbook, The Findlay Market Cookbook, is Cincinnati’s local cookbook — a celebration of local food as it’s best represented by Cincinnati’s historic public market.
In addition to sharing easy recipes here, I’m the editor of Edible Ohio Valley magazine and the author of “The Findlay Market Cookbook.” I’m a journalist, writer and editor focused on food, wellness and creativity. I love to speak about local food and teach casual cooking classes around the Cincinnati region.
