Chicken of the Woods
The year we moved into our house, the old oak stump in the back yard produced a welcoming Fall gift: …
Tag Archives: vegetarian food
Amuse-Bouche
This unintentionally obscene amuse-bouche was served during our recent dinner at L’Espalier, my favorite restaurant in Boston. We started with martinis (lemon …
Life is Sweet…
When you have Rainier cherries to enjoy with a little Raschera DOP. Rainiers, which were developed in Washington state near …
The Rhythm of Lunch
I have been keeping track of my lunches over the past week or two, and I discovered that although there …
Menus For Epicurus (Including Cake)
Someone once suggested to geneticist James Watson that his atheism must make life rather bleak. He replied, “Well, I am …
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 …
The Pythagorean Vegetable
Not long ago I ran across this stunning member of the brassica family. It’s called Romanesco Broccoli, and is said …
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 