In April of 2009 food blogs were still the new big thing and many (including this one) more resembled basic diaries with photos than the stylized food-zines many have become. Wander, Eat, and Tell began when I was a teaching assistant to the man who was often credited with being the father of food blogging,ContinueContinue reading “Honoring The Past”
Category Archives: On My Mind
Tea and Cheese Tasting, Part II
Six exceptional teas, six exceptional cheeses, three passionate experts on the two subjects – the recipe for a fascinating evening. Thank you to In Pursuit of Tea, Saxelby Cheesemongers, and Chef Melanie Franks for sharing your knowledge and skill, and for introducing me to some new favorite flavor pairings. When pairing any foods and beverages, there areContinueContinue reading “Tea and Cheese Tasting, Part II”
Morning Coffee
No wandering or writing gets done without coffee. If I’m going to get back on track after my technical difficulties on Friday night I need a bit of fuel. Despite the ongoing trend of specialized lattes, high-tech espresso, and myriad of other complicated (and expensive) coffee drinks, I still prefer the old-school NYC diner coffeeContinueContinue reading “Morning Coffee”
A Walk With The Master, Part 1 of 2
I’ve been taking a class at ICC called The Craft of Food Writing with the infamous Alan Richman. We are nearing our last class and today was my private one-on-one critique session. I’m typically quite confident in class but I admit I was nervous going into his office. Rightfully so. The one or two ofContinueContinue reading “A Walk With The Master, Part 1 of 2”
The Craft of Food Writing: The Madeleine
In the past week I started taking a couple of new classes, feeding my lifelong addiction to education. On Tuesdays, I’m taking The Craft of Food Writing with fourteen-time James Beard Award winning writer, Alan Richman, at The International Culinary Center (yes, where I work). I’ve been wanting to take this class for many years and am very excitedContinueContinue reading “The Craft of Food Writing: The Madeleine”
Celebration in Red
I know today is most known in this country as a day for one type of red-centric celebration, but I’m choosing to celebrate the more ancient (and more inclusive) holiday today… Happy New Year to All!
Island Life
You’re probably seeing it everywhere you look – pleas for support for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Hungry Sofia has a great post on it today. I’ve never been to the Caribbean, though I hope that will change sooner than later. I do, however, live in a place where the rich tones ofContinueContinue reading “Island Life”
Guest Blogger: Maria’s in Tokyo, part 2
Actually, now Maria is in a small village near Kyoto. She and her partner are staying in a very traditional lodging (I do not have the Japanese terms available to me right now-sorry!)… While on the property, they wear special robes and shoes (if any), eat traditional style meals, and sleep on tatami mats separated fromContinueContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Maria’s in Tokyo, part 2”