When the weather is hot, I want to eat more seafood, especially locally caught fish. Prices can get high for anything not farmed, and flounder doesn’t lend itself to much variety in preparation. But don’t forget about monkfish. Called the “poor-man’s lobster” for its texture, but it tastes more like meat. Play this up by…
I’m still working on my Paris posts, so in the meantime, I thought I’d remind you of this easy recipe for fresh local peaches. Tossed with sweet onions, crisp bacon and cheese – it’s an umami-filled combination. I made it this week with the peaches I picked up from Kernan Farms on Sunday. Delicious! Grilled…
On my way back from Paris, I had a quick overnight in Surrey to briefly visit a dear friend and her family. We had just enough time for a late dinner (thanks to yet another British Airways delay) and to celebrate her birthday with a special lunch the next day. Dinner was at a local…
Knowing the right people makes all the difference. And in the food world, it’s even more important. You can score the best reservations, have free meals, drink fine wine and occasionally get a tour of the kitchen. In preparation for my Paris excursion, I was fortunate enough to have an inside view of the kitchen…
“Do you want skate again or John Dory?” I asked Kyle. “John what? Isn’t that a restaurant?” was his response. My choice was obvious. No, we weren’t eating at April Bloomfield’s oyster bar of the same name at the Ace Hotel. Instead, I was cooking John Dory since (a) I’ve never made it before, (b)…
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