Man in the Kitchen: Savoring France from Afar
Our man in the kitchen describes how he continues savoring France from the US thanks to delicious Instagram posts and his favorite recipes.
Man in the Kitchen: Notre Dame – For Whom the Bells Will Toll Again
Millions wept as Notre Dame burned. Why was this cataclysmic event so unifying? Ken Carlton remembers how the cathedral's bells tolled for him during his first flirt in Paris.
Man in the Kitchen: What Does He Really Think About Valentine’s Day?
Champagne, jewelry, roses? An adoring husband muses on the best, most unexpected ways to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day, a date filled with high expectations.
Man in the Kitchen: Say Peace with Food
As tensions ratchet up in this season of joy on Paris streets and around the world, is it any wonder we feel lost and confused and weary to the bone? Our Man in the Kitchen suggests taking comfort in food to offer hope and happiness to others.
Man in the Kitchen: Table for One in the Empty Nest
No matter how much you prepare, empty nest syndrome can hit you hard. Ken Carlton, author and father of two boys off to college, describes the heartbreak of cooking and eating alone.
Man in the Kitchen: What Do We Tell Our Kids in the Age of #MeToo?
A father contemplates the best way to educate and protect both boys and girls when out on the dating scene in the age of #MeToo.
Man in the Kitchen: The Joy of Cooking (alone)
Man in the Kitchen Ken Carlton finds precious solace cooking alone while his busy wife works and the kids lead their independent lives.
Man in the Kitchen: The Importance of Holiday Meals
Holidays mean different things to different people, but one thing that never fails to unify the family around a table is a lovingly-prepared holiday meal.
Man in the Kitchen: Is Commuter Marriage the Way to Go?
Author Ken Carlton lays out the advantages of a commuter marriage and warns which traps to avoid to make a long-distance relationship work.
Man in the Kitchen: Embracing Your Child’s Sexual Identity
When your child is ready to share with you who they really are, expect the unexpected and the rest will follow.