A cast iron pan of mussels simmering on the grill—less about smoke, more about heat, sauce, and staying outside a little longer than necessary.
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Nourish
Thoughtful writing on nourishment, food, and the role of care and intention in how we eat.
A Simple Italian Tomato Sauce (Sugo)
In Italian cooking, sugo is about tomatoes, time, and trust in simplicity. This is a foundational tomato sauce I return to again and again—whether for pasta, pizza, or anything that calls for restraint and flavor over excess.