As we were pondering how else to use our beautiful Cayman peppers, we were reminded that … A Cayman Islands version of a pepper potRead more
Deciphering the traditions for sofrito
There must be as many recipes for sofrito as there are cooks in Puerto Rico, Cuba, … Deciphering the traditions for sofritoRead more
Cayman peppers come to Cambridge
Back in February I mentioned that our hankering for some of the flavors of the Cayman … Cayman peppers come to CambridgeRead more
Thank you, Liguria
It’s August and we are eating insalata caprese for lunch every day in a vain attempt … Thank you, LiguriaRead more
Sweet and tart — the Shaker take on lemon pie
The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, is one of my favorite Shaker sites to visit. … Sweet and tart — the Shaker take on lemon pieRead more
Burgundy eggs in red wine sauce
Of all the wonderful food in Burgundy, I have a special soft spot for the bistro … Burgundy eggs in red wine sauceRead more
The tang of Burgundy’s other signature taste
You literally walk on wine in Beaune, the center of Burgundy’s wine trade, because the town … The tang of Burgundy’s other signature tasteRead more
Black pepper, red wine, and strawberries
The conjunction of strawberry season with this series of blogs about French cooking takes us back … Black pepper, red wine, and strawberriesRead more
Making your own lunch in Paris
We used to have a professional dancer friend from New York who always signed up for … Making your own lunch in ParisRead more
What to buy in a Paris grocery store
It is funny that France is such a fantastic country for eating but we rarely discover … What to buy in a Paris grocery storeRead more