I have found that some of my best and most inspired dishes come from when the cupboards are almost bare. It should be the opposite, right? When there is not much to work with, one would expect a tasteless, lifeless plate of food; sad and used only for fueling the body without the hope of ever being truly enjoyed. However, I have found that it is that exact moment to use my kitchen magic. I lovingly gather all the little bits and scraps together from here and there, and when I scrape the jars of condiments and bring together items which served alone, would amount to nothing, and create pairings I probably would not have thought of with a full fridge, that I literally create something from nothing. I guess … Continue reading Bread Salad for the Modern Peasant