Spring Throwback: Risotto with Fiddlehead Ferns, Ramps and Morels

The farmers’ markets are filled with the first signs of spring.  Pungent ramps, tightly curled fiddlehead ferns and plump morel mushrooms should now be available.  Having eagerly awaited something fresh besides kale all winter, these ingredients are greedily scooped up by all the greenmarket shoppers I know.  Unfortunately, the prices reflect the short-growing season and…

Got Hunger Pangs? Try Num Pang

I get daily emails from Grubstreet, Eater and a ton of other websites devoted to keeping up on the latest in NYC food happenings.  Yet somehow I was unaware of Num Pang, a gourmet bahn mi shop, with several locations around the city.  Fortunately, when I picked up Edible Manhattan (checkout the article on the…

Blowing Off Steam In Burgundy

Looking for a relaxing trip in France?  Consider Burgundy.  Known for its wine and its food, it’s a more laid back option than Paris. Stretching over 60kms, the Cote d’Or is divided into two regions: the Cote de Beaune and the Cote de Nuits, making it easy to tailor your visit to a weekend or…

Hanging Up The Blue Apron

The gas is on! The gas is on!  I’m so excited to use my oven tonight that I can barely contain myself.  But instead of roasting a chicken, I’ll be making some sweet potato fries, caramelizing onions and grilling burgers because I have to use the pretzel rolls I got from the food subscription service,…