As a lover of good whiskey — whatever its Gaelic or hillbilly pedigree — I was … A fine homegrown single malt whiskeyRead more
Spirits
Casablanca puts a deft twist on tortilla española
In 2005, Tomás and Antonio Casablanca opened Bodeguita Casablanca on a busy little corner near the … Casablanca puts a deft twist on tortilla españolaRead more
What to buy in a Cajun grocery store
Usually Pat and I write about buying specialty foods in overseas grocery stores, but Cajun cooking … What to buy in a Cajun grocery storeRead more
Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktail
The last tomatoes hanging in the garden are assorted cherry types–some Sweet 100s, some Sungolds, and … Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktailRead more
Six things to bring home from New Hampshire
In our last post, we mentioned six items we like to bring home from trips to … Six things to bring home from New HampshireRead more
Six things to bring home from Vermont
It’s official. The Food Lovers’ Guide to Vermont & New Hampshire has shipped to stores and … Six things to bring home from VermontRead more
Off to the races at Keeneland
I was a little surprised when my friend Patti told me that I should wear a … Off to the races at KeenelandRead more
Tips for packing food and wine in a suitcase
safe packing for liquids in checked luggage