food

A hobbit’s favorite subject (besides eating).

A Gallery of Tomatoes

Who doesn’t love tomatoes? They’re amazing when they’re in season…and that time is now. Depending on where you live, they’re on their way out and they won’t reappear for another […]

cooking

A San Francisco Treat — Part 7

Once upon a time, there was a hobbit who lived in a city full of glass towers. And the hobbit swore to himself that he’d move to San Francisco back […]

American cuisine

Summer Snapshots

I’m moving to San Francisco in two weeks. It’s another chapter in the story of my life, and one I’m very much looking forward to seeing unfold. Things are a […]

food

June Market Snapshots — Part 1

Clicking on any of the tiles in the mosaic below will bring up a slideshow of high-resolution photographs.

food

Saturday Greenmarket Snapshots

We’re slowly creeping forward to warmer weather. I can feel it in my bones. I just wish I could wave a magic wand and usher in a proper spring, instead […]

food

Pasta all’ Genovese

I lived in Astoria, Queens, between 1990 and 1997. It was a three-bedroom apartment in a little brick-faced building across the street from a parochial school and church. I had […]

food

Brussels Sprouts and Heirloom Beans

I’ve been living in this country for a very long time, and I still can’t get used to winter. Temperature-wise, it’s my least favorite season of all. I much prefer […]

cooking

Autumn Market Snapshots

I’m starting to write again. A little history first: back in 2000, I applied to The New School so I could obtain my MFA degree in creative writing. I was […]

autumn

Dinner Snapshots

Some people unwind after a long day at work by lounging in front of the television. Making something delicious to eat for dinner is what I do. I believe that […]

food

Spaghetti with Scallops, Parsley and Hot Pepper

A friend of mine once described her favorite childhood meal […]

cooking

When someone asks me “What do you like to cook?”, I almost invariably answer “Italian”. If pressed for detail, I sometimes answer “Mediterranean-style vegetable-focused cooking, with a strong preference towards […]

American cuisine

Home Cooking Snapshots

I have a backlog of posts to write, but a combination of late nights in the office and blogging blues have kept me at bay. Hopefully I’ll be able to […]

American cuisine

Gramercy Tavern Snapshots

Gramercy Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants in New York City. It opened in July 1994 to rave reviews. It’s always been a showcase of New American cuisine with […]

American cuisine

Random Snapshots

Clicking on any of the tiles in the mosaic below will bring up a slideshow of high-resolution photographs. Enjoy.

autumn

Friday Greenmarket Snapshots

Clicking on any of the images below will bring up a slideshow of larger photographs. Enjoy the pix.

food

Orecchiette with Uncooked Tomato Sauce

It’s the height of tomato season here in New York City. One standby that I almost always seem to resort to when I just don’t feel like cooking is salsa […]

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The Spamwise Chronicles

A blog devoted to the beauty of food.

food

A Gallery of Tomatoes

A San Francisco Treat — Part 7

Summer Snapshots

June Market Snapshots — Part 1

Saturday Greenmarket Snapshots

Pasta all’ Genovese

Brussels Sprouts and Heirloom Beans

Autumn Market Snapshots

Dinner Snapshots

Spaghetti with Scallops, Parsley and Hot Pepper

Zucchine Alla Parmigiana

Home Cooking Snapshots

Gramercy Tavern Snapshots

Random Snapshots

Friday Greenmarket Snapshots

Orecchiette with Uncooked Tomato Sauce