Introduction “Did you hear that sizzle?” my partner asked from the kitchen doorway, just as the irresistible aroma of crisping bacon and melting cheese filled … Read more
“You’ve got to try this,” my friend texted me out of the blue one hot afternoon. I was sprawled on the couch, melting from the … Read more
“You’re making what now?” my friend asked, raising an eyebrow as I balanced a tray of glasses sparkling with pink bubbles and crowned with a … Read more
“Are you sure these are safe to eat?” my little nephew asked, eyeing the shiny, red and blue chocolate-coated pretzel rods I had just finished. … Read more
“Hey, you’re not really making hibachi fried rice on that Blackstone, are you?” my roommate asked, eyebrows raised as I stood over the griddle with … Read more
“You really made a cake that looks like the night sky?” my friend asked, eyeing the striking layers of black sesame cake swirled with that … Read more
“Pass me the pickles,” came the urgent whisper from the edge of my crowded kitchen. I was mid-flip on the Blackstone griddle, the sizzle of … Read more
“You’ve got to try this pasta salad,” my neighbor said, sliding a container across the fence like it was some kind of secret weapon. I … Read more
“You’ve got to try this,” my coworker texted me one afternoon, attaching a photo of this golden, bubbly flatbread topped with roasted tomatoes and a … Read more
“You really think smashing the patties will make a difference?” my roommate asked, eyebrows raised as I prepped the ground beef with a casual shrug. … Read more
