The other evening, as the sun dipped low over our neighborhood, I found myself scrambling to put together a quick dinner. My daughter was hosting a friend for a playdate, and as with many of these moments, I was pulling together a meal based on what was in the fridge—and what might please several hungry…
Strolling through the Raleigh Farmer’s Market one sunny Saturday, I was drawn to a pile of vibrant cucumbers, crisp celery, and the shiniest green apples I’d ever seen. A few samples later, I began to dream up a salad that would capture that bright, fresh…
When summer rolls around in Raleigh, the sweltering heat turns my kitchen into a sauna, and about half the time, the last thing I want to do is spend hours cooking. Instead, I reach for lighter, fresher ingredients that remind me of sun-soaked days and…