Over the years, this place has changed from a favorite getaway spot into a country for which I have a deep affection.

Bill Smith is the author of two cookbooks and many articles and essays in various magazines and journals. In 2019, he retired after twenty-five years as head chef at Crook’s Corner...

At my grandmother’s table, food was a serious topic. Endless discussions of country butter versus store bought; arguments over seasoning; backhanded compliments about skills. Without even...