When the weather draws us out into our backyards, parks and clubhouses to take advantage of its splendor, there are moments when we’re reminded of the jokes Mother Nature likes to play. The prepped food, the seasonal whiffs of grills near and far, and the cocktails waiting patiently on...
‘Be the measure great or small, let it be honest in every part," John Bright said.
Scales weren’t important to me before I jumped into the kitchen. Then, between calculating what I ate and how much, and expanding my baking from drop cookies to three- and four-tiered cakes, scales became...
Growing up in an Italian household, we understood the significance of a glass of wine: its flavor components and its influence on a situation (no pun intended.) While my father savored bold, full-bodied Barolo with his cigar, my mother preferred the crisp, soft flavor of a Chardonnay. Being young and...
Does the image of a tea connoisseur include a snobby, nose-in-the-air, pinky-out tea drinker? Oh no. While enjoying the complexity of flavors, colors and reactions tea introduces to the senses, it is also important to enjoy yourself.
— Chris from Mele...
While trying not to stress during the holiday season, I find comfort in simplicity. With serving pieces and plating decorations, less is more, so I thought "12 Days of Christmas" and went from there.
— Chris from Mele...
I prefer small, intimate gatherings that highlight company, conversation and great food. Simple, multifaceted home items help me enjoy company more and worry less about behind-the-scenes minutia.
— Chris from Mele Cotte
