Before I visited Modena, I kept seeing references to the city as the home of stuffed … Tortellini in brodo is a Modena treatRead more
Why Parmigiano Reggiano is king
The king of Italian cheeses is Parmigiano Reggiano, which is head and shoulders above the various … Why Parmigiano Reggiano is kingRead 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
Recognizing real balsamic vinegar of Modena
Few culinary terms have been so abused in recent years as “balsamic vinegar.” A generation ago, … Recognizing real balsamic vinegar of ModenaRead more
Carrot mac & cheese for grown-ups
We encounter a lot of great food when we work on researching and updating our Food … Carrot mac & cheese for grown-upsRead more
Irish whiskey tells the country’s tale
Judging by the job posting at Teeling’s Whiskey, the first new Dublin distillery in 125 years … Irish whiskey tells the country’s taleRead more
One more rave for 1,000 Foods
When Mimi Sheraton published 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover’s Life List … One more rave for <em>1,000 Foods</em>Read more
Whiskey in a Jar from Dublin’s Quay 14
The Morrison Hotel on the north bank of the Liffey in Dublin has a swanky, modernist … Whiskey in a Jar from Dublin’s Quay 14Read more
Le Drunch targets Dublin Sunday late-risers
Coming from Cambridge, Massachusetts, we felt right at home when we spent our last few nights … Le Drunch targets Dublin Sunday late-risersRead more
What to buy in a Dublin grocery store
Whenever we visit Dublin, we make sure to enjoy lots of incredible butter and cream since … What to buy in a Dublin grocery storeRead more