The best way to combat Ithaca fall and winter is with a nice hearty bowl of chili. This recipe makes a few swaps to make things easier and freezes well.

After tasting Persian cuisine, it is clear why saffron is worth more than its weight in gold. Just like my Persian grandma, it is simple and sophisticated, without any frivolity. Cooking alongside her has allowed me to put flavor and love into words, continuing generational traditions one meal at a time.

With apples aplenty here in Ithaca and upstate New York, discover new apple cider cocktails that are perfect for both the hot summers and cold, snowy winters.