Last year around this time I read an article in the New York Times Dining & Wine section about the many forms of garlic now available in the local farmers’ markets. In “A Good Appetite: A Garlic Festival Without a Single Clove,” Melissa Clark writes of one of my favorite spring flavor enhancers, green garlic,Continue reading “Been There, Read That: Garlic Scapes”
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Chef’s Night Off – Learning the Foods of the Philippines
As promised – my version of how the class went yesterday… This is definitely going to be a longer post than most Mondays, but worth it. Though I was expecting 12-15 participants, we ended up with 7 (including my brother-in-law and myself), but that did not stop us from completing nine unfamiliar recipes andContinue reading “Chef’s Night Off – Learning the Foods of the Philippines”
Photos From Today’s Adventures
I need to buy a little time regarding the class since I am suffering from extreme food coma from all the delicious food! Also, my photos didn’t turn out so well, so I’m hoping for back ups from my trusty friends (hint!). In the meantime, a little photographic preamble… The day began with me cuttingContinue reading “Photos From Today’s Adventures”
Food and Culture, Continued
It’s Chef’s Night Off again, and with the schedule I’ve been keeping, I’m going to take advantage of the short post night. Last post I brought up a different view of food and culture… tonight I have another point of view on that same subject. This time, it’s a brief observation on the culture ofContinue reading “Food and Culture, Continued”
Food and Culture
This is not your typical article about food and culture – far away places, the history woven into particular treasured dishes, how people interact, and how hierarchies exhibit themselves through foodways – at least that’s what initially comes to my mind. But, as I said, this is going to be a little different. As I’veContinue reading “Food and Culture”