I’m a little slow on the uptake, but I just learned that Avril Maxwell of New … Is it the beer—or the pour?Read more
Month: November 2009
Cold turkey warms to the Hot Brown
The chefs at the Brown Hotel, which has been one of Louisville’s social centers since it … Cold turkey warms to the Hot BrownRead more
Duran Central Pharmacy — a prescription for chile cuisine
The drugstore lunch counter is a dying breed all over the country, but it’s alive and … Duran Central Pharmacy — a prescription for chile cuisineRead more
Warming up with green chile chicken stew
El Pinto’s green chile chicken stew is a great winter warmer. I liked it so much that I got the recipe, made a few adaptations, and now make it at home.
Going green (chile, that is)
After David and I spend much time in New Mexico, we develop chile withdrawal when we … Going green (chile, that is)Read more
Raclette made simple – in a grilled cheese sandwich
And speaking of cheesemongers…. We have fond memories of eating raclette–a big plateful of melted cheese … Raclette made simple – in a grilled cheese sandwichRead more
Cheeses that stand alone
Praise for Formaggio Kitchen, cheese monger in Cambridge, Mass.
Cabrales – why it’s good to get the blues
We saw many more cows than sheep or even goats as we drove the twisting mountain … Cabrales – why it’s good to get the bluesRead more
Making grilled asparagus risotto
Before we bought a pressure cooker, asparagus risotto was one of the few risottos we would … Making grilled asparagus risottoRead more
Learning under pressure
Trial and error using pressure cooker for risotto