Nothing says “welcome” like a good hotel bar. I certainly found that to be the case … Doyle shows Irish hospitality, sip by sip in LondonRead more
Getting ready for summer with ‘Le Picnic’ recipes
Talk about timing! Le Picnic: Chic Food for On-The-Go crossed our desk just as the azaleas … Getting ready for summer with ‘Le Picnic’ recipesRead more
Cochon555 highlights winning tastes of heritage pigs
Roughly five hundred folks feasted on about 1,500 pounds of succulent heritage pork last weekend at … Cochon555 highlights winning tastes of heritage pigsRead more
Natalie’s winning Butter-Poached Lobster recipe
Prepared with grilled maitake and oyster mushrooms along with a corn-parsnip ragout, this is the recipe … Natalie’s winning Butter-Poached Lobster recipeRead more
Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home waters
Natalie’s co-chef Shelby Stevens is a Mainer, but she’s not from lobster country. She grew up … Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home watersRead more
Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popup
With nine handsome rooms in an 1823 Federal mansion, Portland’s Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com) is a nifty … Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popupRead more
Compelling CARO marries Mendoza and Bordeaux
In November, we wrote about the CARO Amancaya blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon as a … Compelling CARO marries Mendoza and BordeauxRead more
Oceania’s ‘Marina’ features fine dining five ways
Experienced cruisers expect a Grand Dining Room—and that’s exactly what Oceania Cruises (oceaniacruises.com) calls its spacious … Oceania’s ‘Marina’ features fine dining five waysRead more
Jumping ship for a taste of the port
When Oceania Cruises (oceaniacruises.com) culinary director Kathryn Kelly designs the culinary shore excursions for Marina and … Jumping ship for a taste of the portRead more
When life gives you lemons, make limoncello cakes
Executive chef Kathryn Kelly (above) tells her culinary class aboard the Marina that lemon is as … When life gives you lemons, make limoncello cakesRead more