It didn’t take long for the honeymoon phase of David’s kitchen renovation to be over…and for insanity to set in.
About David Leite
David Leite is the publisher of Leite's Culinaria. He has received three James Beard Awards for his writing as well as for Leite's Culinaria. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Pastry Art & Design, Food Arts, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post, Charlotte Observer, and Men's Health. Follow David Leite on Google+.
They’re Alive!
May 11, 2013 by
David finds he may have a green thumb after all as he looks upon the chlorophyl duking it out in his garden in Darwinian style.
I, Farmer David
May 01, 2013 by
David divulges his teenage servitude on a farm and, decades later, attempts to grow veggies from seed. This oughta be interesting.
Why, Hello New Podcast
Apr 22, 2013 by
David and Renee take their sibling-like quibbling public with “Talking With My Mouth Full,” their brand-spanking new podcast.
Not Relaxing in Baden-Baden
Apr 16, 2013 by
David tries, sort of, to relax while on vacay with The One in Germany. He doesn’t exactly succeed.
Gritsapalooza 2013
Apr 03, 2013 by
The true story of how Leite’s Culinaria goes to Charleston to meet one another in person for the first time—and, natch, to eat.
The Walls Are Falling Down Around Me
Mar 27, 2013 by
When David decides to renovate the kitchen in Connecticut, he does so with his usual flair for the dramatic.
Fatty Daddy Cocktail
Mar 17, 2013 by
You’ve not “made it” until you’ve an eponymous cocktail all your own. Witness the Fatty Daddy, a sweetly surprising number that packs a punch, just like our own dear David.
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Corned Beef Hash
Mar 12, 2013 by
In which David turns leftover corned beef he made into Irish-inspired lusciousness—a luscious mess, if you will.
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For God’s Sake, Stop It!
Mar 08, 2013 by
Stop it. Please just stop it. Make it go away. Pretty please. [Editor's Note: A rant by David about the recent deluge of white stuff.]
Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken with Croutons
Feb 14, 2013 by
If we had to choose just one roast chicken to spend the rest of our lives with, this would be the one.
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Hershey's Chocolate Cake
Feb 08, 2013 by
Forever? Completely? Sounds like words used only in conjunction with things that inspire lasting love. Like this cake.
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Leite’s Loves…Schmaltz
Feb 06, 2013 by
David is wooed when Michael Ruhlman waxes poetic about one of his can’t-live-without ingredients. A love story, with recipes.
Slow to Warm Up
Jan 22, 2013 by
Slow cookers and the comestible that came out of them weren’t David’s speed until he caved and tried a slow cooker chicken stock. Now he’s a convert.
It’s Always Darkest
Jan 18, 2013 by
As David reveals, it’s always darkest just before dawn. But then all manner of magic starts to transpire…
Prosciutto-Parmesan Puffs
Dec 24, 2012 by
David divulges his fetish for puff porn, a habit that conveniently requires no confession with Father Fraga come Saturday afternoon.
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A Love Story, In 15 Cookies
Dec 17, 2012 by
David wishes The One happy birthday with a gift of their love story, as told in 15 exquisitely decorated cookies.
Jack Frost Nipping
Dec 12, 2012 by
Despite Jack Frost nipping at his nose (and other parts), David manages to capture some pics of a winter wonderland.
Not a Creature Was Stirring
Nov 29, 2012 by
And all through the house, not a creature was stirring…but what about the abandoned grill out back? David investigates.
Portuguese Turkey with Two Stuffings
Nov 17, 2012 by
David tells the tale of the two drama-ridden dressings he grew up with at his family’s Portuguese Thanksgiving table.
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