Trying to keep up with all the food and cocktail events happening around NYC can be overwhelming and exhausting … but it’s certainly not dull. A few Thursdays ago I attended a book signing party at The Flatiron Room for Fred Minnick’s Whiskey Women – an exciting new book I mentioned in a recent post.…
I’ve often touted the benefits of cooking, especially as a source of comfort. In times of sorrow, the smell of baked goods can heal the heart just a little. The aroma can evoke memories of meals lovingly prepared and holidays past. For at least a moment, you can fondly recall happier times and smile thinking…
The obvious promotion of celebrity chefs, TV shows and food conglomerates has reached international proportions with festivals from Aspen to Barbados. Tickets cost upwards of hundreds of dollars, and that doesn’t include plane fare or hotel. Supposedly a portion goes to charity, but that’s questionable. Even smaller festivals, which focus on local ingredients and promote…
Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Maybe it’s the fact that chicken legs are $0.79/lb. Whatever the reason, coq au vin seemed like a good idea. But spending a full day making it did not. Traditional coq au vin uses a rooster or aging chicken. Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a rooster unless you live…
Portland may be known for its quirky ways, a focus on local food, food trucks, craft breweries, city wineries and inventive cocktails, but there’s more to do than eat and drink in this eco-conscious, dog and bike-friendly city. In a recent weekend visit to see a college friend, I didn’t even attempt to scratch the…
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