As is typically the case when I’m about to go on vacation, life becomes incredibly busy. Between the job that pays the bills and conquering my fear of scuba diving with Pan Aqua (2 nights down, 1 to go before I’ve completed the confined dives and am able to take the open water part!), I’m…
After the snow melted, two inches of green sprouted from amidst the wood chips. The first signs of daffodils appeared in Central Park. A sure sign that warmer weather was on the way. Sadly, the farmer’s market wasn’t yet at full capacity and continued to sell only kale. But the grocery store offered a more…
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…
What do Freddie Mercury, cardamom and cholera have in common? At one time or another, all of them could be found on Zanzibar. 30 minutes by plane and 90 minutes by ferry is all it takes to get from Dar Es Salaam to paradise. Once you set foot on this charming island, you’ll no longer…
With this cool weather, the comfort from a warm bowl of soup keeps calling. Although celeriac may look scary, it’s easy to work with after you peel it. The idea for this fall root vegetable combination came from Gracie’s in Providence, RI, where I once had a scrumptious cream of celeriac soup that will forever…
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