Kohlrabi: The Archaic-looking Vegetable that is Gaining Popularity. You may have seen it, but...
Author - Kimberley Cuachon Haugh
5 Catering Hacks That Will Change Your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is around the corner and that could mean that it’s your turn to host dinner. Wow your...
5 Ways to Hack It Like a Chef At Home
Y ou know as well as I do that when it comes to a house party, everyone congregates in the kitchen...
6 Simple Hacks to Make Your Diet More Delicious
For some, the word “diet” may be synonymous with the word “sacrifice.” Believe me, I know that...
Meet the PawPaw Fruit
Andrew Moore, the author of Pawpaw: In Search Of America’s Forgotten Fruit, talks to us about...
Puerto Rico’s Lechoneras
The country’s food scene begins with whole roasted pig. So what is a lechonera? It is exactly what...
Mofongo—Puerto Rico’s most famous dish
A personal encounter with Puerto Rico’s most famous dish. A few months ago I catered a fundraiser...
Disposables are making a comeback, and they’re prettier than ever
As a caterer I’ve seen my clients stray farther away from the usual three-course-meal menus...
How & Why to Eat Cheese for Dessert
As a caterer, I can confidently say that I’ve done my fair share of cheese platters. It’s a crowd...
4 Fascinating Facts About Fennel
I hated the taste of licorice as a child. And then there was a long evening involving Jägermeister...
‘Tis the Season for Blood Oranges
Despite its gory name, blood oranges are beautifully sweet with a noticeable raspberry note. Best...
Cranberries: Tiny But Mighty
Native Americans used the juice from cranberries as a dye for a number of different materials. They...
FDA Approves “Arctic Apples” That Do Not Brown
The FDA has approved two types of apples that will not brown. You can expect them in your grocery...
Black Garlic. Black Magic.
When you see it, it looks like garlic went on vacay. Its tanned skin and slightly crispy exterior...
Caffé Tonic: How Do You Like your Java Now?
With my latest health kick, I’ve deemed coffee to be a treat more than a staple in my diet. After a...
Summertime Food & Beer Pairings
Fire. Food. Beer. The three make up the summer trinity. So, instead of reaching for a boring old...
I’m Gonna Get Your Goat, and Eat It Too!
Eager to escape the winter last February, I was lucky enough to spend some time in Jolly Harbor...
Cinco de Mayo: It’s Not What You Think
Thank goodness for Cinco de Mayo. Now Americans have an excuse to break out all the Mexican...
Give the Gift of Good Food and Wine to the Newlyweds
You may notice the tide changing in the James River as soon-to-be brides are franticly ticking off...
How Do You Like Your Eggs?
It’s a question we’ve heard over and again, unless you’re a vegan—and if you are, you should’ve...