This time of year we really start pining for summer tomatoes. Even the best hothouse tomatoes … Canned tomatoes from Europe recall the taste of summerRead more
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Fundraiser gala fare channels Shaker spirit
In early August, we had the pleasure of attending the annual fundraising Gala at Hancock Shaker … Fundraiser gala fare channels Shaker spiritRead more
Summer love: Chinon and ratatouille
August brings a near-embarrassment of riches. After a wet summer with good heat, our garden is … Summer love: Chinon and ratatouilleRead more
Even more decadent grilled cheese and truffle sandwich
Some foodies love to play the “last supper” game: What would you want to eat for … Even more decadent grilled cheese and truffle sandwichRead more
Black truffle pizza tricks
I got some of my best ideas about how to adapt truffles for home preparations from … Black truffle pizza tricksRead more
Pomodorina belies canned tomato image
Pomodorina is tomato sauce rethought, and it’s my most unexpected find on a recent research trip … Pomodorina belies canned tomato imageRead more
Celebrating great dining in Dublin
We just returned from Dublin’s New Year’s Festival, celebrated over three days from December 30 through … Celebrating great dining in DublinRead more
French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruits
During a recent visit to Île de Ré and Île d’Aix, the unspoiled islands off the … French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruitsRead more
Green tomatoes inspire tequila cocktail
Two years ago we passed along Gerry Jobe’s recipe for the Killer Tomato Cocktail, and this … Green tomatoes inspire tequila cocktailRead more
Tomatoes meet their match in bacon & basil
Faced yet again with an abundance of tomatoes, we didn’t have to travel far for inspiration. … Tomatoes meet their match in bacon & basilRead more