Category : Appetizers

Every year, we host a big family get-together to make “chả nem” (Vietnamese fried spring rolls), and it’s serious business. We’re talking trays of rice...

A couple of days ago, I co-hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law at our community center. It was one of those cheerful afternoons with...

A few summers ago, my husband planted way more jalapeños than any one family should reasonably grow. We’re talking dozens of spicy green pods just...

Last Tuesday, I hit that dreaded 4 p.m. slump—the kind of late afternoon where you glance at the clock, stomach rumbling, but you’re still juggling...

Last week, my daughter had a few friends over after school, and I was on snack duty—which, let’s be honest, is one of my favorite...

We were hosting a casual backyard get-together one warm September evening—nothing fancy, just a few neighbors, my parents, and my husband manning the grill while...

It was the night before my son’s graduation party, and the kitchen felt like a battleground of half-finished trays, frosting smudges, and a dozen “Do...

Every summer, my herb garden is bursting with dill, and the cucumbers I bring weekly seemed to vanish overnight—thanks to my kids who love their...

During a recent trip to Mexico City, I wandered through a bustling local market filled with vibrant colors and intoxicating aromas. There, I met Rosa, a...