How many Southern foods have you tried?

I have a seen a few food writing mentors create southern food lists to try and almost every time I find something new. Southern food, with its very complex quilt of origins, has been influenced by many cultures since colonization. It can be often found that recipes in south can vary from town to town,…

Honey Roasted Fall Squash with Harissa Studded Ricotta

One thing I am really humbled about is getting to play with food. The byproduct if you will of saving seed is food to eat. Not so ironic why it’s so important to do this kind of work. But it gets really cool when farmers and gardeners become breeders and start designing food. Often times…

Tomato Slab Pie

Tomato slab pie. Flaky pie dough, oven roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a cheesy spread will use up all of those leftover summer tomatoes and feed a crowd. In the constant churn of searching for new ways to use things up, the staples will always stay in rotation. Ingredients: For the Crust: For the Filling:…