Now that it’s September, we’re entering another phase in our tomato watching. We’re coming to the … World on a Plate: eating fried green tomatoesRead more
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Something Greek to spread on that fresh pita bread
We’ve been practicing pita (see July 7 post) until we got it down just right. Sure … Something Greek to spread on that fresh pita breadRead more
Fundraiser gala fare channels Shaker spirit
In early August, we had the pleasure of attending the annual fundraising Gala at Hancock Shaker … Fundraiser gala fare channels Shaker spiritRead more
An American shortcut to Spanish tortilla
Wherever we go, the local cuisine always seems to have a go-to item—something easily ordered, quick … An American shortcut to Spanish tortillaRead more
Gourmet pioneer Cafe Gandolfi a Glasgow must
Every city’s gastronomic revolution has its pioneers, and one of the most important in Glasgow is … Gourmet pioneer Cafe Gandolfi a Glasgow mustRead more
Cail Bruich sets the bar high for Scottish cuisine
“We serve wild game and it may contain shot,” cautions a note at the bottom of … Cail Bruich sets the bar high for Scottish cuisineRead more
Breaking bread over bourbon with Michael Veach
While we were in Louisville, we met historian Michael R. Veach for dinner one night at … Breaking bread over bourbon with Michael VeachRead more
Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, Ontario
Jordan Village compresses the Niagara Peninsula experience into a single stop. In just one kilometer along … Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, OntarioRead more
Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s own
“These trees are the beginnings of Canada,” David Hulley told us as he welcomed us to … Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s ownRead more
Inniskillin icewines hit the sweet spot
Like many wine drinkers, we’ve always thought of icewine as an after-dinner treat. But if Inniskillin … Inniskillin icewines hit the sweet spotRead more