I’ve pretty much given up trying to keep this blog chronological. When I get behind, there’s so much material to share that I pull it up as best I can. This brief post is about some fine dishes during this … Continue reading
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The original target of these Spring travels was, in fact, Venice, so the last four days were dedicated to exploring that unique city. I hadn’t been there in 18 years, but then again, not much has changed in a lot … Continue reading
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Through my contacts in Cambridge and New York, I was able to arrange visits in Friuli, and to get a taste of their wonderful foods and wine. One winery, Edi Keber in Cormons, is partnered with my friend Jan, who … Continue reading
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This past Spring (late April, early May) I spent two weeks exploring food and wine in three places: Slovenia, Friuli, and Venice. I should not let much more time pass without sharing those delicacies with you now. Let’s begin in … Continue reading
Last month I met a friend for lunch in Cambridge. She told me “Ames Street Deli“. There is such a place, and I later found out how good it is when I had an early morning breakfast there a few … Continue reading
With all these posts about great restaurant dining, I think it is time I pointed out that I still love to cook, too. Last weekend we had our grandsons staying over for two days, and Saturday we went to the … Continue reading
A couple of times a year, I make it into NYC for a few days of friends, food, wine, and shopping. It also gives me a chance to experience life briefly as a local in one of the many neighborhoods … Continue reading
The bounty from our local farmers markets improves every year. This past summer I learned about making dill pickles — super easy and delicious. Our CSA had an abundance of good pickling cucumbers, and I went to The Pickled Pantry … Continue reading
If you ever have the desire to make a vegetarian/vegan pasta dish with meaty flavor and texture, worthy of a good red wine, you might try the pasta dish I made for dinner tonight: Gigli with King Trumpet and Oyster … Continue reading
Here are some additional meals this Spring. New combinations abound and provided great pleasure. Spaghetti with Colatura, Cherry Tomatoes and Haricots Verts Catalan Eggplant and Peppers; Roasted Potatoes with Onions and Flowering Chives; Spinach and Baby Shiitakes New Vegetable Cookbook … Continue reading
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