When our garden was hit with the first killing frost (and four inches of snow) on … San Marzano DOP tomatoes to the rescueRead more
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Timely ‘Soupology’ arrives as the weather cools
As soon as we catch the first whiff of frost, we mentally switch cooking modes from … Timely ‘Soupology’ arrives as the weather coolsRead more
Pastry can whisk you back to Paris
We love to visit Paris for the sales, for the museums, and for the sheer ambiance. … Pastry can whisk you back to ParisRead more
Pastitsio ends our Greek sojourn with comfort fare
Our nearly four-month exploration of Greek cuisine has netted us some dishes that we expect to … Pastitsio ends our Greek sojourn with comfort fareRead more
Apple of concord: a Greek cake for autumn
We’ve always thought of apples as the quintessential New England fruit brought from Old England. But … Apple of concord: a Greek cake for autumnRead more
World on a Plate: couscous in Marrakech
If you’re as crazy as we are for the melange of spices in ras el hanout, … World on a Plate: couscous in MarrakechRead more
Branzino on the Weber—that’s Greek for fish
Greeks consume about 43 pounds of fish per capita every year, roughly comparable to American consumption. … Branzino on the Weber—that’s Greek for fishRead more
Chicken meat enriches classic Greek egg-lemon soup
The moment we saw eggs stacked up in the Athens Central Market—all sold individually by weight!—we … Chicken meat enriches classic Greek egg-lemon soupRead more
World on a Plate: eating fried green tomatoes
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
Greek tomato soup far surpasses anything canned
The Greeks have legitimate claims on inventing western civilization, but we’re pretty sure that they didn’t … Greek tomato soup far surpasses anything cannedRead more