David tells the tale of the two drama-ridden dressings he grew up with at his family’s Portuguese Thanksgiving table.
Channeling Our Energy
Sep 20, 2012 by
David sheepishly explains his silence as he and The One frolic across the pond. (Hey, even bloggers need vacations…)
Forgot to Look Both Ways
Sep 16, 2012 by
Know how in Britain each intersection has a helpful reminder painted on the pavement reminding befuddled Americans which way to look?
My Baggage About Baggage
Sep 14, 2012 by
David and The One struggle with their luggage and each other as they try to comply with Virgin Atlantic’s carry-on baggage policy.
That Paris Effect
Jul 23, 2012 by
David blogs his way through Paris, embracing wining, dining, and a magically slenderizing manner of thinking that just may offset all the foie gras, fromage, and frites.
Carrot Cake of the Singaporean Kind
Jun 27, 2012 by
While in Indonesia, David discovers–and darn near swoons over–a savory little something known to locals as…well, it’s a little misleading.
Can’t Get You Outta My Head
Jun 02, 2012 by
David divulges his mental music queue, a groovin’ jukebox that loops over and over and over again.
Our First Al Fresco Dinner of the Season
May 04, 2012 by
David and The One sit down to their first backyard dinner of the season, a very candid, unstyled, non-fussed affair.
Testing 1, 2, 3—I’m Hosting Martha Stewart Living Radio
Mar 25, 2012 by
Catch David as he hosts the Martha Stewart Living Radio program "Cooking Today" March 26, 28, and 30 from 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT. And don’t forget to call in at 866-675-6675.
Wiggle It, Just a Little Bit—Duck Stock, That Is
Mar 01, 2012 by
David tries his hand–and The One’s patience–at making a luxuriously rich, make-you-go-wobbly-in-the-knees duck stock. And he succeeds, on all counts.
- Quick Glance
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A Very AARP Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2012 by
David, always the list maker, puts together one that lets him see just what his life would look like had he not met The One all those years ago.
A Bolognese Sauce to Appease the Grandmother Within
Jan 31, 2012 by
Is there anything more soothing than standing before a big, slowly burbling pot of Bolognese and stirring for hours? We didn’t think so.
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Zen and the Art of Cooking for The One
Jan 13, 2012 by
When The One goes to a yoga retreat for a week to cleanse body and mind, David tries cooking healthy when he returns…with unexpected results.
- Quick Glance
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What I Learned in 2011
Dec 28, 2011 by
New Year’s Resolutions? Pish tosh. Why set yourself up to fail? David has a better way. One that kicks off the new by learning from the old.
Kitchen Confessional: Burnin’ Down Da House
Dec 07, 2011 by
David recounts how he destroyed two Thanksgiving desserts, almost burned down his house, and gave the local fire department a run for its money.
Trick or Treat for the Childless
Oct 31, 2011 by
Fearing the great six-year-old mafia knocking on your door this Halloween? David offers a way you and the kids can make out like bandits.
P is for…Paris. And Peace.
Oct 20, 2011 by
In Paris, David finds pastries, passion, and peace. Think of it as an emotional travelogue with dining recommendations.
A Fund for Jennie Perillo
Aug 22, 2011 by
A Fund for Jennie is a non-profit collection to help food blogger Jennifer Perillo, who lost her husband suddenly to a heart attack. Won’t you please give?
Write Your, um, Our Own Cookbook
May 30, 2011 by
Ever wanted to write your own cookbook? Well, now you can. Kinda. Tell us the recipes you’d like to see in our next cookbook, and they might make the cut.
What I Miss About Portugal
May 18, 2011 by
There’s a lot to miss in Portugal. For David it’s this market woman, a beloved figure in the Alfama district, who knew one of his secrets.