Life is centered in the kitchen.

Food brings us together and the kitchen is a gathering place to strengthen your body, mind, and relationships.

The Kitchen is a place to go beyond the “recipes” and look deeper at food, cooking, equipment/tools, the kitchen’s impact on life, and to share some stories. Scroll down for the most recent recipes and articles, or use the search bar and Recipe Archive dropdown menu below to find what you are looking for.

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Chris Hook 10/18/25 Chris Hook 10/18/25

Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie dough is made with coffee! Rich, fudge-y, chocolatey cookies with dark chocolate chips and a nice balance of coffee flavor.

Chris Hook 9/21/25 Chris Hook 9/21/25

Apple Pie…Your Go-to Recipe.

In the U.S. Apple Pie is synonymous with Thanksgiving. Everyone should have a reliable and repeatable, go-to Apple Pie recipe. This is exactly that. It is a simple classic Apple Pie that is easy to make. The filling, pie dough, and topping/crumble can be made the day before. Getting ahead with this project makes it feel very easy to execute on the day you bake.