Growing saffron crocuses always seemed like a rather romantic undertaking–until we visited Consuegra, Spain during the … It’s saffron harvest time!Read more
Author: Pat and David
A Cayman Islands version of a pepper pot
As we were pondering how else to use our beautiful Cayman peppers, we were reminded that … A Cayman Islands version of a pepper potRead more
Black pepper, red wine, and strawberries
The conjunction of strawberry season with this series of blogs about French cooking takes us back … Black pepper, red wine, and strawberriesRead more
What to buy in a Paris grocery store
It is funny that France is such a fantastic country for eating but we rarely discover … What to buy in a Paris grocery storeRead more
More asparagus recipes from Friuli
Perhaps I have such an affinity for Friuli because I lived for more than a decade … More asparagus recipes from FriuliRead more
Rum cake finds a new incarnation
Hot Miami chef Dean James Max (who happens to be up for a James Beard restaurateur … Rum cake finds a new incarnationRead more
Down home flavors from New Orleans
Whenever we’re in New Orleans, our favorite spot to splurge on a night out is Restaurant … Down home flavors from New OrleansRead more
The perfect pre-travel meal
It seems that the airlines responded to complaints about bad food by simply eliminating meal service. … The perfect pre-travel mealRead more
Making patatas a la Riojana at home
We don’t feel too bad messing around a little with tradition to make this dish with … Making patatas a la Riojana at homeRead more
Sustenance for the long walk to Santiago de Compostela
Full disclosure first: We did NOT walk one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, … Sustenance for the long walk to Santiago de CompostelaRead more