Few dishes are as versatile as the potato omelet served in Spain. Consisting of little but … Tortilla española at both ends of the dayRead more
Portugal: wines from the edge of Europe
Having just spent a week popping around some of the wine regions of Portugal, I’m struck … Portugal: wines from the edge of EuropeRead more
Symington shows how port can relax
The fourth generation of the Symington clan that came to Portugal in 1882, Dominic Symington is … Symington shows how port can relaxRead more
Fado in a Douro vineyard
The hotel at Quinta do Vallado (see last post) sits at an elevation of about 450 … Fado in a Douro vineyardRead more
The sweet taste of the Douro
Francisco Ferreira waxed rhapsodic – and contrary to expectation. One of the original “Douro Boys,” the … The sweet taste of the DouroRead more
What to buy in a Cajun grocery store
Usually Pat and I write about buying specialty foods in overseas grocery stores, but Cajun cooking … What to buy in a Cajun grocery storeRead more
Making crawfish étouffée
There are as many recipes for crawfish étouffée as there are cooks in Louisiana, but that’s … Making crawfish étoufféeRead more
Peeling Louisiana crawfish
Crawfish might look like little lobsters, but getting to the meat takes a whole different approach. … Peeling Louisiana crawfishRead more
What to eat at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
When it comes to the food vendors at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, the food isn’t … What to eat at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalRead more
Commencement Day at Crawfish College
By the end of a short work week in and around Breaux Bridge, we the matriculated … Commencement Day at Crawfish CollegeRead more