As we gather for Thanksgiving, let’s honor the diverse influences that shape this imperfect yet important holiday. Yes, history is complex and its stories flawed, but Thanksgiving remains an opportunity to give and gather. Through food and feast, we continue to connect with history, culture, and each other.

A butternut squash salad makes colorful and delicious addition to any holiday dinner table.

Get ready to elevate your fall cooking with these irresistible pear recipes. Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn a variety of ways to use this delicious autumn staple.

With the autumn equinox near, Sidonie Maroon shares how to craft a charcuterie board that celebrates the season’s bounty by using fresh local ingredients.

Back to School with Bento Boxes + Recipes from Sidonie Maroon

Learn the A to Zucchini of Italian summer dishes with Sidonie Maroon.

In our community, there are many versions of dads in the kitchen. From professional chefs to occasional sous chefs and backyard grillers, dads who bake pies and sourdough loaves, brew ale, and make kimchi. Dads who grow their own gardens, hunt, and fish. Dads who explore the cuisines of other cultures and prepare daily meals on top of full-time work and parenting. Every culinary dad I know is passionate about some niche gourmet subject or another.

Hand pies for the perfect picnic!

Would you like to develop a signature BBQ sauce but need help understanding what makes them tick? Follow along with Sidonie Maroon as we learn Flavor 101.

What is a caviar? Often a traditional fish roe or vegetable spread, perfect for crackers, bread or chips. Learn how to make caviars a part of your picnic.

Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to taking steps toward sustainability. Follow along with Sidonie to make some small victories and great first steps to a sustainable kitchen.

Once a quarter I’m taking you into my kitchen for a look at what I’m learning, and how it adds to a kitchen life.

My inner Spring cleaning happens while at the sink with soapy hands, hanging up a pot, or grabbing the milk bottle from the fridge. In all these unspectacular, yet contemplative moments of just being, I come to terms with realities and the necessities of change.

Tinker Cavallaro passed away, and Port Townsend lost a valuable citizen. Her death feels like a former way of life packing its bags, but I think she left enough seeds to sprout decades of renewal.