The Edible Journey

(Korean Mixed Vegetables and Rice) Rice is a glorious canvas to paint a delicious meal. Zoë found me this recipe, and I was all for trying ...

(Kartoffel Klösse) Of the four recipe books I have of my Great Grandmother Sophia Kraft, only one contains a small amount of main course fo...

This recipe comes from my sister Kathy, who made it once for a dinner party. It is a great addition to any gathering from holiday feast to t...

This recipe comes from my Grandma Harvey. My aunt Ellen tells me that her recipes came from both her mother Sophia Kraft and my grandfather...

Who would have thought? The world's pickiest eater who never so much as touched a vegetable would like something with beans! I grew up t...

My memories of my mother's cooking always make me smile. She wasn't the most creative cook, and during my younger years, she tended ...

One year a long time ago, my father took one month off work and hauled my family across country in a station wagon. We made a loop around th...

(Morgh Polo) My daughter Zoë has been known to pack some strange things for lunch. On our trips to the Strip District in Pittsburgh she has...

(Cacahuates Enchilados) My favorite place to shop is Pittsburgh's Strip District - an old warehouse district that comes alive every Sat...

We recently held a Soup and Chili Cook-Off at work. While I did not submit any entries, I made certain to sample the tastiest looking soups....

I you were to put a dessert selection in front of me you would find that I would grab the tapioca before the cake. Sweet and creamy always c...

This recipe is my grandmother's variation on Pollo en Escabeche - a Portuguese dish of cold chicken pickled in a vinegar and wine marina...

It's interesting how recipes change with each cook who makes it. This recipe was a favorite of my grandmother and my mother. It was alwa...

This recipe is dedicated to my cube mate Andrea (aka "The Grand Inquisitor"). She puts up with a great deal sitting next to me, an...

I first encountered Chimichurri at my aunt Carol and uncle Juan's house. We visit yearly when we are returning from vacation, and each t...

In late July, Western Pennsylvania corn is at it's very best. You can find it for sale on street corners everywhere. It's one of my ...