Valentine’s Day Menu 2019

David and The One outline their Valentine's Day menu and offer other suggestions for a perfectly romantic meal. (Arguments included.)

Chicken Paprikash

A beloved American favorite from the 1960's that we just had to bring back.

1 hr 15 mins

The Ho of Christmas Morning

David and The One wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2018. And, they're curious to what you're making today. So tell them!

Trick or Treat for the Childless

Envious of the loot your local sugar-crazed six-year-old mafia will take home on Halloween? David schemes how adults can get a share of the stash.

My Mystery Date With The One

On their 24th anniversary, David recounts his nearly disastrous mystery date with The One, and how their life together almost didn't happen.

Trash Can Alley

David tells the charming story of how he used to play house with a neighbor girl when he was six years old.

Notes on a Banana: An Excerpt

This excerpt from Notes On A Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Manic Depression, shows how the author came to find his true love and fall in love again with food.

Notes on a Banana: Chandelier

It's not easy being bipolar, gay, and a hopeless romantic. Here's a sneak preview from David Leite's memoir, Notes On A Banana, that's all about food, love, and manic depression.

My Memoir: The Cover Revealed

The big reveal! David's soon-to-be-published memoir is finally available for preorder on Amazon and the book cover makes us want to read it NOW!

My Beans are Gay

David ends up with outrageously and flamboyantly purple green beans from his garden...but doesn't have a clue as to what to do with them.

When a Stranger Cooks Your Food

David was surprised when a virtual stranger cooked a meal for him from his book, making him judge, jury, and guest of honor.

In Defense of Grandmother Cooking

Standing and stirring at the stove, patiently allowing something to take its time, seems to be a thing of the past. David Leite explains why it's not.

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

1 hr 30 mins

Bow Tie Cheese Straws

Cheese straws that marry a cute form with a nonbreakable function. And that's to say nothing of the rich, cheesy flavor.

1 hr 20 mins

Mary Karr on The Art of Memoir

The Splendid Table asked our very own David to interview Mary Karr, famous memoir writer, about the notion of sacred carnality.

Cara Nicoletti: Books and Food

David interviews Cara Nicoletti, the blogger and author who melds food and fiction by sharing recipes inspired by her fave books.

My Problem with Balls

David recounts his doomed career in Little League baseball which, he suspects, has less to do with innate ability and more to do with the lack of a concession stand in the outfield.