The Birds, the Bees, and the Corks
The corks on my kitchen counter seem to be multiplying like rabbits. Could it be that Spring is in the …
Category Archives: Food and Wine
A Match Made In Heaven: Asparagus and Gruyère
Whenever I find a dish that rings my bell, I make it over and over. Like Monet obsessively painting his …
Eric Asimov’s Wine School
Eric Asimov, the wine critic for the New York Times, recently started a monthly wine school where he picks the …
The Cheese Thief
Easter brought warm temperatures, fresh fava beans (obligingly shelled by the Long-Suffering Husband) and a chance to sit on the …
Game of Provolones
Season 4 has just premiered in the US, but I’m still catching up on Season 3. To be frank, I …
The Stump Jump Vintage 2011 White
This inexpensive ($11.95) wine from the McLaren Vale region of Australia was a pleasant change from our usual round of …
The Pythagorean Vegetable
Not long ago I ran across this stunning member of the brassica family. It’s called Romanesco Broccoli, and is said …
Rémy Is The Ticket
One of my favorite musicians, Pete Townshend, had this to say on the liner notes of his great solo album …
A Casserole for Saint Pádraig
There is something magic about potatoes, is there not? Especially when browned, they are more delicious than pasta or rice, more …
The Kama Sutra of Béchamel Sauce
Is Mark Bittman a Beautiful Man? You bet. Let’s see, he’s middle-aged and bald. As a mid-lifer myself, I tend to …
Linnet Moss 