The poppyseed baguettes from the Paul boulangerie (see previous post) are a taste treat unto themselves. … Paul’s baguette makes elegant bread puddingRead more
Paul brings real French bread to Boston
We’ve been known to drive from Boston to Montreal to get our fix of good bread, … Paul brings real French bread to BostonRead more
It’s always Thanksgiving at Hart’s
The motto at Hart’s Turkey Farm is that “every day is Thanksgiving” at this family-dining fixture. … It’s always Thanksgiving at Hart’sRead more
Yucatan tortilla soup goes bright with limes
We thought we might be done adding versions of tortilla soup to our repertoire after our … Yucatan tortilla soup goes bright with limesRead more
Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sass
I was surprised to learn at the Camus Cognac House that the French are rather tepid … Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sassRead more
Learning to blend Cognac at Camus
“You cannot make a mistake,” Frederic Dezauzier assured my small group as we filed into a … Learning to blend Cognac at CamusRead more
Chocolate around the clock in Madrid
Chocolate seems to have its “day” several times a year, with October 28 being named as … Chocolate around the clock in MadridRead more
TWL: Prosecco lifestyle at Villa Sandi
Villa Sandi (Via Erizzo 112, Crocetta del Montello; +39-0423-665-033; www.villasandi.it) is one of the most striking … TWL: Prosecco lifestyle at Villa SandiRead more
Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de Ré
Sea salt may be hot, but it’s hardly new. Since the 12th century, the “sauniers” on … Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de RéRead more
TWL: Prosecco over the line in Friuli
The most rarefied Prosecco may come from the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, as suggested in … TWL: Prosecco over the line in FriuliRead more