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
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Deciphering the traditions for sofrito
There must be as many recipes for sofrito as there are cooks in Puerto Rico, Cuba, … Deciphering the traditions for sofritoRead 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
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
Making your own lunch in Paris
We used to have a professional dancer friend from New York who always signed up for … Making your own lunch in ParisRead more
Reprising Julia Child’s first French meal
The marvelously bourgeois restaurant La Couronne changed the way Americans eat, so when I was in … Reprising Julia Child’s first French mealRead 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
If it’s asparagus it must be Friuli
Guidebooks to Italy have a maddening tendency to completely ignore one of my favorite areas for … If it’s asparagus it must be 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