On an island where fresh food is prized, it’s not all that easy to discover foodstuffs to bring home. We persevered, nonetheless.
cheese
Beer with us #3: Swiss fondue
Fondue made with beer brings back sweet memories of building up an appetite hiking in the Swiss Alps. Fondue was the perfect answer.
At the source for true New York cheesecake
When we learned that Junior’s claims The World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake®, we rode the F train to Brooklyn to put that boast to the test.
Russ & Daughters bagels are worth the wait
One of the most venerable of “appetizer” shops on the Lower East Side, Russ & Daughters has terrific bagels and a memorable scene.
Green chile rules at Santa Fe’s Inn & Spa at Loretto
Located trailside on the Santa Fe River, the Inn & Spa at Loretto makes a great place to grab a drink and a green chile bite after a workout.
Putting Wisconsin prizewinners on the cheese board
Original cheeses from Wisconsin scored very well in the American Cheese Society awards. They deserve a spot on your premium cheeseboard.
Wisconsin triumphed in American Cheese Society awards
The feta cheese with peppercorns in this dish was just one of Wisconsin’s big winners in the 2022 American Cheese Society Awards.
World on a Plate: Pastitsio’s immigrant life as Cincinnati chili
In our last post, we ended our exploration of Greek cooking with a recipe for pastitsio, … World on a Plate: Pastitsio’s immigrant life as Cincinnati chiliRead 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
Il Fiorino crafts wine-friendly pecorino cheeses
Pecorino cheese production in the Maremma dates from at least the Middle Ages, but the modern … Il Fiorino crafts wine-friendly pecorino cheesesRead more