Olive Loaf

Baking & breaking bread. It’s one of the last true simple pleasures in life. I’ve always found baking (and cooking) as a great way to center yourself in this busy, chaotic world. In the modern world things move fast. But with cooking, you’re forced to slow down. You can’t worry about next week, or dwell on

Spicy Loaf of Meat

In the history of the world’s most unappetizing food names, meatloaf has got to be up there. But it’s a classic case of not judging a book by its cover – or name, or whatever- because meatloaf, when made right, is pure deliciousness. And meatloaf has a surprising history. It has been with us since ancient

Spicy Ketchup

Ketchup Batch #001

Why homemade ketchup? What’s the point? Won’t regular ketchup just do? Yea. But regular ketchup is so boring. So bland. And when I was thinking about what to top my homemade meatloaf with, I began searching beyond boring old ketchup for something a bit bolder. In my search I learned that making your own ketchup

Reuben Rolls

The Reuben is an American icon, sitting in the pantheon of sandwich greats like the French Dip, Muffuletta, and the Cheesesteak. While the origin of the Reuben is disputed, it’s hard to argue its deliciousness. The salty, savory & sour flavors of the corned beef, sauerkraut & swiss have made this a favorite in dives and