Marcella Hazan’s Perfect Tomato Sauce
Discover Marcella Hazan’s legendary three-ingredient tomato sauce — simple, rich, and unforgettable. A recipe so good, it could inspire The Marvelous Sauce.
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Ayocote Blanco e Farro Minestra – Italian Soup with Beans, Farro, and Vegetables
A nourishing Italian-inspired soup made with ayocote blanco beans, farro, zucchini, spinach, and a Pecorino rind. Comforting, healthy, and perfect for a dreary day.
Heirloom Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes meet crispy rosemary bread in this simple bruschetta recipe. A drizzle of olive oil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of basil turn it into the perfect summer bite.
Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla — A Leftovers Remix
This Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla started as a fridge raid and turned into a warm, golden, and unexpectedly perfect lunch. Creamy beans, smoky turkey, melty cheese, and a sprinkle of kosher salt made it the kind of quick bite worth remembering.
Abundance Signals: Walnuts, Mosquitoes, and the Forest’s Long Game
On my September 23 walk, the forest announced its changes loud and clear — walnuts thudding down in a mast year, mosquitoes in last-call mode, pawpaw perfume gone, and late-blooming smartweed still holding on. These abundance signals remind me that the woods don’t whisper their shifts; they proclaim them.
The Snowball and the Bike: Teaching Kids the Power of Compound Interest
A new bike, a little umpire money, and the lesson that time does the heavy lifting. Here’s how I’m teaching my kids that saving before 20 is the real snowball effect — with a simple tool to show the magic of compounding.
Be Thankful for the Hard Times
Some months feel like steps backward. Sales dip, streaks stall, and losses pile up. Gratitude and process are what keep me steady — even in the hard times.
Curried Tarragon Chicken Salad with Apples & Pecans
Leftover chicken breast just got an upgrade. This Curried Tarragon Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy — with apples, pecans, golden raisins, and a Serrano kick. Tarragon brings its underappreciated magic, making this sandwich far from ordinary.
Movies for the Fall: Rewatching What Lasts
Fall is the season for rewatching what lasts. From Halloween with my son to the golden glow of When Harry Met Sally and the timeless lessons of Dead Poets Society, these are the movies that make autumn feel complete — and the ones I want my kids to carry with them.
The Quiet Hours: Finding Solitude in Gym, Woods, and Music
The quiet hours come in many forms — an empty gym on a rainy day, a path through the woods, or the glow of vinyl spinning late at night. Each reminds me that solitude is its own kind of luxury.
The Language of Seeing: What Learning Korean Taught Me About Life
The Air Force told me I was going to learn Korean. I never imagined it would change the trajectory of my life. From the warmth of shared meals to the depth of words like han, language became more than communication — it became a new way of seeing the world.
I Missed Intel — And That’s Okay
I skipped Intel at $20 because the numbers looked terrible, only to watch the government step in with unprecedented support. Missing wasn’t failure—it was discipline, and patience is what keeps you in the game.
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