When I travel in the United States, I Google “James Beard” and the city of my destination to learn about new and noteworthy eateries. The James Beard Foundation recognizes chefs and restauranteurs with awards comparable to the Oscars given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Visiting the establishment of a James Beard semi-finalist or finalist usually ensures a great dining experience. After a … Continue reading City House Nashville
Beef, nutty barley and earthy mushrooms in a hearty broth will warm you on a cold night. Continue reading Shiitake Beef and Barley Stew
Rich fatty foods like cheese, grilled or smoked meats and fish, sweet Fall vegetables, and chocolate really do well with Scotch. Continue reading Dinner Pairings with Scotch
After a few visits to Catherine and Mary’s, it’s clear that the A|M empire hasn’t over-extended itself. Continue reading Making Grandmas Proud at Catherine and Mary’s
The “Sweet Spicy Love” sauce on my hot fried chicken tasted hot, sweet and tangy. Continue reading Hot Fried Chicken Binging
The galette offers a canvas for baking any number of beautiful savory or sweet pies for every season of the year. Continue reading Galette de Courgette
Cooler nights mean warm soup in the Fall. Continue reading Pancetta and Cannellini Soup
A few years ago, I began baking zucchini galettes, essentially a French pie with thinly sliced zucchini, parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, olive oil and minced garlic. I enjoy them so much that I made these savory delights as Christmas gifts one year. This week I decided to bake a sweet fruit galette with apples for the first time. Time to confess. I cheat when … Continue reading Galette de Pomme
At a recent party, I planned an Italian themed menu of Aperitivo followed by a simple dinner. I hoped to serve small bites with fresh, healthy ingredients with Negronis and Blood Orange and Rosemary cocktails. I created easy-to-serve, handheld salads in boats of Belgian endive. The mildly bitter leaves of endive offer a soft crunch to salads. Feel free to vary the ingredients in this … Continue reading Le Barchette di Indivia
An Italian recipe for crispy, golden pistachio rabbit bites. Continue reading Pistachio Rabbit Bites
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