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Paella with clams, shrimp, and sausage cooked in a large pan on a grill.

SEAFOOD PAELLA

Everyone needs a great party dish and one of my favorites is seafood paella. One...
A freshly baked loaf of bread with a crusty top, sprinkled with seeds, resting on a metal cooling rack.

NO-KNEAD CHEESE BREAD

Whenever we go to visit my in-laws just north of Chicago, we always make a...
A plate of salmon and cream cheese appetizers topped with caviar and herbs, served on slices of cucumber.

SALMON ROULADE

My husband and I practically live at the sushi bar across the street. We’ve spent...
Caprese salad with balsamic reduction on a white plate, featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

BURRATA IN THE GARDEN

Every summer we plant an urban vegetable garden on our roof deck. Depending upon the...
Packaged black and orange snack bars arranged on a wooden surface.

TWO INGREDIENT MARINADE

Admit it—you ordered Chinese food at least once a week during Covid lockdown. Okay, maybe...
The Katz Tales Basic KKS Magic Spices

KK’s EXOTIC SPICE BLEND

Whenever I travel, I’m a sucker for those pre-packed spice blends used in the local...
A Cartoon Image of a Bird Pooping

TEN THINGS THAT DRIVE ME NUTS

TEN THINGS THAT DRIVE ME NUTS 1) When my mother calls saying she doesn’t mean...
A Metallic Railing With Bags Hung on Railing

DON’T YOU JUST HATE IT WHEN…

DON’T YOU JUST HATE IT WHEN... As much as I love it here in Brooklyn,...
Porto boats

PORTUGAL SNAPSHOTS

Almost everywhere you go in Portugal, there’s an image waiting to be captured. Whether you’ve...
A Wooden Raft With Two People Sailing on Water

THE TOP TEN THINGS I LEARNED IN ASIA

10) A smile translates in any language. Silly translates too. 9) Eating local food from...