The graffito above pretty much says it all. Montrealers love their cheese. We’ve been in Montreal … Say cheese in MontrealRead more
It’s saffron harvest time!
Growing saffron crocuses always seemed like a rather romantic undertaking–until we visited Consuegra, Spain during the … It’s saffron harvest time!Read more
A Cayman Islands version of a pepper pot
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