I was a little surprised when my friend Patti told me that I should wear a … Off to the races at KeenelandRead more
dessert
Mad for macarons
Montrealers have come to rival Parisians in their passion for macarons. Slowly but surely, pastry chefs … Mad for macaronsRead more
Pouding chômeur – dessert on a shoestring
One Quebecois comfort food that doesn’t seem to have crossed over into fine dining is the … Pouding chômeur – dessert on a shoestringRead 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
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
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
Summer’s bequest: blueberry bread pudding
Please forgive the shameless plug, but the second edition of our locavore book, Food Lovers’ Guide … Summer’s bequest: blueberry bread puddingRead more
French Chocolate Mousse for Valentine’s Day
We have been racking our brains for something special to conclude our Valentine’s Day dinner. We … French Chocolate Mousse for Valentine’s DayRead more