Since 2011, Rika Yukimasa has hosted ‶Dining with the Chef,″ which is a big hit on … Learn Japanese home cooking from Rika YukimasaRead more
Author: Pat and David
No yeast? Treat yourself to Irish brown soda bread
We confess to scoring a half-cup of instant yeast last week when we were walking past … No yeast? Treat yourself to Irish brown soda breadRead more
Pasta fazool, for the immigrants we have all become
We’ve never eaten pasta e fagioli in Italy. We’ve never even seen it on a menu … Pasta fazool, for the immigrants we have all becomeRead more
Patatas a la riojana feeds the pilgrim body and soul
We have all become pilgrims, if only in spirit, during our days of worldwide plague. The … Patatas a la riojana feeds the pilgrim body and soulRead more
Homey cooking for a homebound St. Patrick’s Day
We’ve never been fans of corned beef and cabbage or, for that matter of green beer—the … Homey cooking for a homebound St. Patrick’s DayRead more
In praise of the humble French classics
We didn’t eat at any creative new restaurants on our recent trip to Paris. But we … In praise of the humble French classicsRead more
From the market’s parish church to the tastiest street in Paris
In Paris this winter, we visited Saint-Eustache as consolation for the closure of Notre-Dame cathedral. With … From the market’s parish church to the tastiest street in ParisRead more
Shopping for cookware in the shadow of Escoffier
When it comes to making food, the right tools make all the difference. A dull knife, … Shopping for cookware in the shadow of EscoffierRead more
Warming up with hot drinks in wintry Paris
We were happy to go to the Paris sales in January and early February because the … Warming up with hot drinks in wintry ParisRead more
SOLDES! Chasing Parisian style at the winter sales
Of all the mellifluous words in the French language, none has a better ring than ‶Soldes.″ … SOLDES! Chasing Parisian style at the winter salesRead more