It’s that most wonderful time of year — when schools empty, the pools open, and crabs get soft. Actually, that whole sentence is kind of creepy. What I’m trying to say is, soft-shell crabs are delicious and only available for a few months (if that) each year. If you find them, eat them. (I found [...]

Pardon my boldness, but there’s something I need to say: Vacation is just grand. It’s true; I’m just a big, big fan. (And again, I’m sorry for the audacity, but this is something I feel very strongly about.) It’s difficult to pick my favorite thing about vacation (the not working, the extra sleep, the gluttony, [...]

And if it’s summer, it’s time for basil! (Note: It’s not summer; the world is just hurtling toward its final days. Fortunately, the mysteries of science have allowed us basil year round!) Sluggish and swollen from last night’s carb binge, I needed something wholesome and healthy for dinner. The fix was grilled pork tenderloin (curry-mustard [...]