The only truth we know for certain is that our lives were profoundly touched by the experience of our beloved Catbird girl. Her exquisite beauty and the fragile bond of trust we shared with her were miraculous gifts and we are deeply grateful for the countless moments of joy she brought to our lives.
– EPISODE 2 – Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery in the Ghost Town of Wehrum, Pennsylvania. “Once cooler temperatures arrive and the fall leaves are shed, Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, on the hillside above the ghost town of Wehrum, can be magically beautiful;…
The spice mix of ground coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper gives the roasted cauliflower and shallots an earthy zing and the herbed yogurt is a perfect creamy-cool, tangy accompaniment. Weeknights were made for sheet-pan dinners. A hot oven + a foil or parchment-lined…
A satisfyingly saucy and delicious dinner in 20 minutes? Absolutely! This dish has it all. After enjoying a months-long subscription to Blue Apron last year, this recipe emerged as a huge favorite. Aside from its ease of preparation, it’s fantastically flavorful and I find myself…
Although I like that sharp bite of unaltered sauerkraut, I would much rather bring more people into the pro-sauerkraut fold. Enter this savior of a recipe! New Year’s food traditions are endlessly fascinating to me. American southerners love digging into a plate of Hoppin’ John…
The tart sweetness of the cranberries marries beautifully with the resinous, slightly bitter punch of the gin and tonic Wishing all of our Catbird Life friends out there a Holiday season filled with joy and love! We’ll be celebrating at home with a few cocktails,…
I’m one of those cautious weirdos who only gradually warms up to new ideas or new ingredients in cooking. I also harbor some luddite tendencies. I didn’t bother getting a smart phone until 2020. I don’t own an InstantPot or an Air Fryer. I don’t…
Chickpeas are hardly an exciting food ingredient. They’re healthy and protein-packed, but bland and sometimes a tad mealy. But what if that bland, somewhat mealy texture can be transformed into something sublimely creamy-rich and fragrantly spicy delicious? And what if the means to undertake that…
This may not be authentic Pasta e Fagioli, but it’s still absolutely delicious. That’s the beauty of this recipe. It’s super-adaptable. Make it your own! If you live in a cold-winter climate, you undoubtedly have at least one go-to soup recipe that you can whip…
