Memory is as haunted with tastes and smells as with sights and sounds. When we recall … World on a Plate: Chile en nogadaRead more
Enjoying the sheer immersion of a Mexican food market
Diego Rivera (see last post) wasn’t the only one obsessed with Mexican food markets. It’s funny … Enjoying the sheer immersion of a Mexican food marketRead more
Diego Rivera’s food paintings lay bare Mexico’s soul
Now that we’ve run out of other tidying projects, we’ve been sorting and cleaning up our … Diego Rivera’s food paintings lay bare Mexico’s soulRead more
The quintessential burger for Memorial Day
We still get a chuckle when we think back to an exhibition at London’s Victoria & … The quintessential burger for Memorial DayRead more
Learn Japanese home cooking from Rika Yukimasa
Since 2011, Rika Yukimasa has hosted ‶Dining with the Chef,″ which is a big hit on … Learn Japanese home cooking from Rika YukimasaRead more
No yeast? Treat yourself to Irish brown soda bread
We confess to scoring a half-cup of instant yeast last week when we were walking past … No yeast? Treat yourself to Irish brown soda breadRead more
Pasta fazool, for the immigrants we have all become
We’ve never eaten pasta e fagioli in Italy. We’ve never even seen it on a menu … Pasta fazool, for the immigrants we have all becomeRead more
Patatas a la riojana feeds the pilgrim body and soul
We have all become pilgrims, if only in spirit, during our days of worldwide plague. The … Patatas a la riojana feeds the pilgrim body and soulRead more
Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seeds
At the cusp of March and April in this pandemic year of 2020, it’s time to … Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seedsRead more
Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wine
The news from Italy, especially in the north, is nothing short of horrific. So quickly has … Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wineRead more