I just love the smell of lemon verbena. The leaves release a lemony scent when crushed, with distinct floral notes. It’s sort of like a lemon version of kaffir lime! That elusive flowery-but-not-soapy quality. The leaves have a weird texture, though, rough and scratchy, which makes me feel like I... Read More

I was never that kid who went into paroxysms of glee over a spoonful of peanut butter. (I preferred my peanut butter spread on a slice of whole wheat bread…topped off with a healthy helping of chocolate chips.) But Shake really likes peanut butter. So for his Family Birthday Dinner... Read More