Just as with the “Homemades” and “Crabby Snacks” in Silver Linings Playbook, we all have our traditions for game day food. (Note that these are NOT common fare for most Eagles fans.) But when it’s Super Bowl Sunday and your team isn’t playing, everything changes. Instead of sulking, use it as an opportunity to serve…
For some reason, the idea of coming in from the snowy wilderness to a warm and crackling fire with a giant pot of borscht seemed to resonate with me. I’ve never even been anywhere at a time of year when this dish would typically be served, but I had some extra beets to use up…
As you know from my posts, I’m a big fan of simple preparation and minimal “hands on” cooking time. But the universe seems to be challenging my philosophy this year. For Christmas, my very dear friend, visiting from the UK, brought me Heston Blumenthal’s gorgeous tome: The Fat Duck Cookbook. Then for my birthday, going…
For years, I’d been wanting to try the acclaimed WD-50. Recent appearances of its chef, Wylie Dufresne, on Top Chef only served to heighten my interest. Now he offers a 12 course tasting menu for $155 and a 5 course one featuring old favorites that he calls “From the Vault” for $90 (there’s an amuse…
Looking for a modern take on a classic American comfort food, I came up with this Asian inspired recipe replacing an easy to find and inexpensive roast cut for the usual short ribs. The meat was flavorful, mildly spicy and very moist from the broth. And I got a chance to use my new Schmidt…
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