A Letter to Samuel on the 50th Anniversary of the Loss of the USS Thresher
Dear Samuel Woodford, It’s no secret that you make your mother and I very proud. You are kind and generous. You are inquisitive. And you... Read more
Author: Nick (The Culinary Couple)
Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Cornbread
This is Nick. (Since my wonderful wife writes 99% of our blog posts, I felt the need to state that up front.) This recipe is... Read more
French Onion Soup
Every year on Christmas Eve, my sister-in-law Megan makes French onion soup. We were fortunate enough to partake in this annual family tradition during our... Read more
Marble Rye Bread
I baked my first bread two years ago. Since then, I have made loaves of sourdough, French baguettes, and focaccia with fresh chopped herbs. But... Read more
Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh
“And on the eighth day Man created Beer.” What an appropriate slogan for a unique establishment. Emily, Sam, and I rounded out our recent family... Read more
Pumpkin Ale Homebrew
What better way to celebrate the homecoming of our Samuel Woodford than to pop open a few seasonal homebrews? Stephen and I started this batch... Read more
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
Go to the grocery store and you will find ten (or less) varieties of perfectly shaped, perfectly bland tomatoes. Seek out a good food market,... Read more
General Tso’s Chicken
When it comes to Americanized ethnic foods, General Tso’s chicken ranks at the top of my list! Although, finding a decent General Tso’s in rural... Read more
French Baguettes
I’ve been told I have great buns, but wait until you see my baguettes! As I mentioned in my sourdough post, bread and beer are... Read more
Sourdough Bread
Bread and beer share a symbiotic relationship with yeast, a bond that represents one of the oldest forms of biotechnology. However, bakers (and brewers) from... Read more