Exploring the menu of life.
Recipes for quick, healthy food.
Some people are a little unsure about sweet potatoes. They have quite a different shape than an ordinary spud, and aren’t they really, really sweet? Well, the sweetness level I can’t decide for you, but I would suggest letting go of any intimidation about their unique look, grabbing a few and ... Read More »
To many, including myself, nothing is more relaxing than drinking a cold one while tending to the grill. Beer comes in a myriad of flavors while barbecue comes in endless flavors — nearly anything can and has been grilled. In this series, we’ll pair two of our passions: delicious barbecue ... Read More »
I’ve always loved fruit and truly try to incorporate a variety into my diet each and every day. The seasons are changing and it’s time to get outside and grill. For those looking for something a little different, try this. Look inside your fridge and pull out your favorite, delectable and ... Read More »
Had to share this… I’ve tried most of these ‘cept rat (that I know of) and crickets. You?
... Read More »When browsing through recipes or watching cooking shows on TV, I’ve noticed something about the mention of olive oil. For example, on the Food Network’s “Barefoot Contessa” with Ina Garten, when it comes time to utilize a drizzle, splash or heaping amount of olive oil, Ina precedes to ... Read More »
There’s nothing better than walking into your house after a long day and knowing that dinner is already made. That’s the beauty of slow cookers. Throw everything in, walk away and then something magical emerges eight hours later. Ever since I was in college, when I tried a French peasant ... Read More »
Is there a better-named cheese out there to pair with wine? Not sure, but it would also pair with a porter-style beer. It’s a full-bodied, cheddar-style, cow’s milk cheese is rubbed with a Turkish grind of South American, Central American, and Indonesian coffee beans as well as some aromatic ... Read More »
The chic One Flew South Restaurant in the E Terminal at Hartsfield International Airport is worth the layover. Someone on Foursquare squealed so loudly about how good it was that we hightailed it over there to check it out. Glad we did.
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Part 2 in a series. NYC cheese consultant Raymond Hook chatted with Giacomini family from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese. In this segment, they talk about what wines pair best with their blue cheese and where they see the American farmstead cheese business headed.
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NYC cheese consultant Raymond Hook chatted with Jill Giacomini Basch, Karen Giacomini Howard, Diana Giacomini Hagan and Lynn Giacomini Stray from wildly successful Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese. Based in northern California, this family-owned company has inspired American consumers and dairies alike. ... Read More »
A wine like this (read the review) needs a strong cheese to stand up to the big flavors, but not overpower them. This wine is a perfect match for Reblochon, a great cow’s milk cheese from the Savoie region of France. It’s a wash rind, small format — around a pound — creamy cheese ... Read More »
As a former chef, I still cook a LOT. It relaxes me, feeds creativity and my husband seems to enjoy this little hobby of mine. A win-win, if you will. But my sous chefs do a lot of the heavy lifting — my favorite kitchen (and, naturally, wine) tools that help make my daily culinary exploits ... Read More »