The End of Lucky Peach, and Peter Meehan’s Giardiniera
The demise of innovative mag Lucky Peach was recently announced, much to the dismay of everyone who takes food and …
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Asparagus Carbonara
One of my pet peeves in restaurants is the dish that could perfectly well be vegetarian, but the chef insists …
Treats and Cats I Have Known
Having followed a strict régime minceur for three weeks, I am in a sentimental mood, remembering all those toothsome carbohydrates …
Eggs and Greens and No Ham
As a child I was fond of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. I still quote it to describe something undesirable: “I …
Cauliflower “Bread”
I am a reluctant member of the low-carb club, because Middle Age settles on a person right where it says: in …
Dante’s Divine Cucina
Dante is Dante Boccuzzi, who owns a number of restaurants in Northeast Ohio. The chef at his eponymous Akron restaurant …
Loot from Fortnum and Mason
I’m slowly, appreciatively eating my way through a treasure trove of goodies from London’s venerable purveyor of teas, biscuits, jams and …
Breakfast and Tea in London
The most interesting aspect of travel for me is the food culture of other people, the chance to see where, …
Finding My Religion
While on a trip to the UK, I was told that in Northern Ireland, if you drink Jameson’s, it means …
Veggie Burgers in Manhattan
On our Christmas trip to NYC, I decided to investigate a food trend that is most welcome to vegetarians: the …
Linnet Moss 