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Food Writing
Musings on food and the memories it makes.


Backyard Wedding Dinner - Honoring Late Summer Veggies
dreamy california greenery and produce. When we finally decided to have a wedding celebration, it was, of course, non-negotiable that I...
Jessica Nyquist
Sep 193 min read
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Potluck Friendsgiving
My mantra for Friendsgiving is the more the merrier - within reason - so I host a potluck to avoid a messy kitchen and involved cooking...
Jessica Nyquist
Jan 242 min read
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Patio Vietnamese Birthday Dinner
This Vietnamese-inspired menu invites the wonders of summer produce to entertain a large group. Freshness is the resounding theme: herbs...
Jessica Nyquist
Jan 22 min read
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Galentine's Day Hot Pot
Hot pot is one of my favorite dinner party types for big groups: very little prep, communal cooking, unique from other weekday meals. I...
Jessica Nyquist
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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Vegetarian Tapas NYE Celebration
I love NYE -- the moment of reflection, the eagerness for the new, the declaration of intentions, the pause to celebrate a blank slate. I...
Jessica Nyquist
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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Mushroom Picnic Dinner
Birthday picnic dinner in the park with mushroom-featured menu.
Jessica Nyquist
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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