Appetizers

My accountant, Mr. Henderson, is the last person on earth I’d expect to give me cooking advice. The man wears brown suits and keeps his … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store, of all places, holding a new showerhead I didn’t really know how to install, when the … Read more

The Halloween party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate themed desserts—I’d seen the posts in the group … Read more

My brother swore he hated deviled eggs. For years. Like, since we were kids at every family barbecue, he’d make a show of wrinkling his … Read more

Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to drop off a casserole dish I’d borrowed, and this strange, incredible smell hit me before … Read more

The timer beeped, smoke curled from the oven, and I just stood there staring. This was supposed to be a fancy Halloween appetizer platter—you know, … Read more

The Halloween potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, Pinterest-perfect creations—you know the ones. Witch hat … Read more

This was supposed to be a classic buffalo chicken dip for a casual Friday night game-watching thing. I had the cream cheese softening on the … Read more

There used to be a tiny, dimly-lit café tucked away on a side street in Portland called “The Soggy Boot” that made the most incredible … Read more

My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress anyone that Tuesday night. I’d stopped by to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and the sight of … Read more