Soup Weather

Frozen and snowy here. The type of weather when all you can think about is soup. Like this hearty vegetable soup, made from what was around. A leftover roasted turkey frame and some flavorful free-range chicken legs from the freezer and various saved-up chicken bits...

New Knife brings back Old Memories

On May Day, in New York City, I got to attend the coolest thing: Pie Party Potluck. Held in the GE Monagram Kitchen, it was hosted by many generous sponsors, including Anolon, who gave us a lovely nonstick pie plate, Snapware, who gave us a BPA-free container for...

The Art of Soup and Bread

This is my latest story from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published just when another round of freezing weather hit us. Soup will save you, bread will keep you happy.   This is my Chickpea Minestrone and Sweet-Onion Whole-Wheat Focaccia from the story. The secret...