It’s asparagus season in our neighborhood. The fields of Hadley, Massachusetts are yielding the delicious spears … A is for Asparagus in new Alain Ducasse cookbookRead more
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Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast Spain
We’re convinced that there is nothing like taste to evoke memories of place. A sip of … Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast SpainRead more
Fall River has grip on wacky sandwiches
In its heyday, Fall River, Massachusetts, was a factory town par excellence. And that’s just the … Fall River has grip on wacky sandwichesRead more
As spring blooms, Sancerre launches season for whites
Pat has fond memories of traipsing through the Loire Valley one summer. As much as the … As spring blooms, Sancerre launches season for whitesRead more
Montreal Poutinefest moves to August on 375th
This summer is a big birthday season in Canada. The country is marking the 150th anniversary … Montreal Poutinefest moves to August on 375thRead more
Getting ready for summer with ‘Le Picnic’ recipes
Talk about timing! Le Picnic: Chic Food for On-The-Go crossed our desk just as the azaleas … Getting ready for summer with ‘Le Picnic’ recipesRead more
Cochon555 highlights winning tastes of heritage pigs
Roughly five hundred folks feasted on about 1,500 pounds of succulent heritage pork last weekend at … Cochon555 highlights winning tastes of heritage pigsRead more
Natalie’s winning Butter-Poached Lobster recipe
Prepared with grilled maitake and oyster mushrooms along with a corn-parsnip ragout, this is the recipe … Natalie’s winning Butter-Poached Lobster recipeRead more
Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home waters
Natalie’s co-chef Shelby Stevens is a Mainer, but she’s not from lobster country. She grew up … Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home watersRead more
Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popup
With nine handsome rooms in an 1823 Federal mansion, Portland’s Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com) is a nifty … Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popupRead more