There’s a scene in the 1996 movie Big Night (directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci) where Primo (played by Tony Shalhoub) complains to Secondo (Stanley Tucci) that a customer’s […]
You may have noticed a new blog format in the last day or so. That came about because someone mentioned that post (and possibly comment) visibility was an issue. With […]
Lenticchie is the Italian word for “lentils”. They are one of my favorite legumes, and lend themselves particularly well at this time of year when the desire for earthy-flavored dishes […]
I hope your New Year’s Eve was a safe and enjoyable evening, wherever you are in the world. Before you scroll down, a note of explanation from me, and a […]
Let’s talk a little about salads. In Europe, the salad course typically takes place after the main course, but before the cheese course or dessert. It serves its function as […]
