I’m guessing that there’s a run on cream cheese in Louisville, Kentucky, grocery stores in the … You can’t beat this spread for the DerbyRead more
Author: Pat
Author or co-author of more than 30 books and several hundred articles about travel and food, Pat was an arts administrator, a museum docent, and a tour guide before she embarked on her career as an author.
Sweet on grandmothers
When it comes to sweets, even the most adventurous chefs seem to have soft spots for … Sweet on grandmothersRead more
Off to the races at Keeneland
I was a little surprised when my friend Patti told me that I should wear a … Off to the races at KeenelandRead more
Cooking with Comté
If you’ve ever eaten a croque monsieur in a cafe anywhere in France (my absolute favorite … Cooking with ComtéRead more
Sweet and tart — the Shaker take on lemon pie
The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, is one of my favorite Shaker sites to visit. … Sweet and tart — the Shaker take on lemon pieRead more
Burgundy eggs in red wine sauce
Of all the wonderful food in Burgundy, I have a special soft spot for the bistro … Burgundy eggs in red wine sauceRead more
The tang of Burgundy’s other signature taste
You literally walk on wine in Beaune, the center of Burgundy’s wine trade, because the town … The tang of Burgundy’s other signature tasteRead more
Sonoma Christmas cookie
I like California’s Sonoma County because viticulture and winemaking haven’t yet overwhelmed traditional farming. Almost everything … Sonoma Christmas cookieRead 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