On a chilly autumn day, nothing warms the heart quite like the aroma of roasted butternut squash filling the kitchen. I remember the first time I made this dish; the …
introduction As the summer sun warms the days, I find myself craving something fresh and light to accompany my meals. I remember the first time I tasted a slaw like …
My love for food started when I was really young probably around five or six years old. I would spend hours in the kitchen with my mom, clinging to her apron, begging to help her cook. We’d mix dough together, sprinkle flour everywhere (way more than we actually needed!), and cut out fun cookie shapes before popping them into the oven.
I’d sit right in front of the oven, watching as the dough slowly turned golden brown, waiting eagerly for that warm, sweet smell to fill the kitchen. The second the timer went off, I’d jump up, calling for my mom to take them out. I could never wait for them to cool completely I’d grab one while it was still warm, carefully blowing on it so I wouldn’t burn my tongue, savoring every bite.