Chris Nordquist
I have friends who are brilliant with flowers –every arrangement seems fresh and surprisingly beautiful. Me? Not so much. I struggle a bit in the floral design department, and so I’ve developed a formula that helps me put together flowers for the dinner table with a minimum of head-scratching and anxiety. Here’s a short video […]
Julia’s birthday is approaching, and I’ve started to think about an activity that would be fun for her party guests. Six year-olds have probably outgrown these conical hats that were a hit four years ago, but maybe they could decorate some more grown-up headgear –berets, baseball caps, or boaters? Seems like that could could be […]
The summer houseguest season is here and with it the challenge of keeping a houseful fed, watered and happy while remaining cheerful yourself –and getting a bit of time at the pool, beach, hammock or whatever. I nearly always enjoy making dinner, but three full meals a day for a group can be a little […]
The last pizza in our little video series is a family favorite. Its name is a bit misleading, though, since a lot of its flavor comes from green things –fresh sage and green olives (use the sweet, meaty Castelvetrano olives from Sicily if you can find them), which, along with a hint of garlic, enliven […]
Here’s another pizza I often make at home. Sauteed wild mushrooms are paired with soft, mellow Italian cheeses –Taleggio and Fontina, accented by fresh thyme leaves and bits of bacon or speck. I think a whole wheat crust (recipe below) complements the toppings’ rich flavors, but, of course, this pizza is delicious on a traditional […]
Delivery is handy, but there’s nothing better than tucking into a pizza fresh from the oven, waiting to devour it only long enough to avoid burning your mouth. Fortunately, with just a little practice, making pizza at home is quick and simple. And it’s fun too, whether you’re entertaining families, kids or a bunch of […]
Recently I sat down with a friend to chat about how to entertain with kids. I think it can be fun for everyone — if you set expectations, make a realistic (and flexible) plan, and don’t let it go on too long. I hope you enjoy the video. And I’d love to hear about your […]
Recently I sat down with a friend (and her video camera) to talk a little about Domestic Daddy and (yikes) myself. Hope you enjoy it.
The Holidays are over. And it’s cold. Really cold. One of the great consolations of winter, though (and from people who know a lot about winter) is Swiss cheese fondue. It’s so simple –really just good cheese melted into wine– and yet it’s one of the most outrageously delicious and completely satisfying things I’ve ever […]
Here’s a video about how to spruce up your Holiday table with three different centerpiece ideas. They all involve seasonal fruit and one of my very favorite materials –spray paint. Two are very quick, but for one you’ll need to get a little crafty. (Spoiler alert: a glue gun is involved.) Have fun!
