I’m just getting around to posting these pix. I was on vacation in January and the early part of February, during which I visited B’s parents in Austin, TX, and…
Spring is in the air! We had a taste this weekend, with temperatures reaching into the low 50s. I hope it holds for the next few days, because I’m sick…
There’s no real way to sugarcoat this. I do eat meat from time to time, but when I do, I tend to use it as a flavoring and I typically…
(excerpted from the video above) Q: “We have schools across the country that are cutting gym, where they can’t afford books for the kids. Do you think it’s possible that…
Roasted Baby Carrots, Burrata, Watercress, Pistachio This combination is fantastic with beets or parsnips instead of or in addition to the carrots. I love the contrast of sweet (from the…
Cream of Cauliflower Soup, with Brioche Croutons Roasted Beet Salad, with Watercress, Fennel and Chestnuts Dry-Fried Parsnips, with Lime, Coconut and Dates None of the three dishes above have recipes,…
Wild Littleneck Clams, with Fennel, Chickpeas and Meyer Lemon (from this recipe at Saveur, substituting clams instead of mussels.)
When I was younger, I grew up hating garlic, most vegetables and spicy food. I was to my mother’s chagrin, a picky eater. It’s interesting how the adult version of…
Winter is the red-headed stepchild of the seasons. It’s also my least favorite. You’d think that after living in New York City for over 25 years, I’d be used to…
