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 ofContinue 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 fromContinue reading "Guest Blogger: Maria’s in Tokyo, part 2"
Opposite Ends of the Spectrum
In the past couple of weeks I've gone to dining extremes! Like this:
Media Review: Perfect Pairings
In preparation for the wine classes I've been teaching this week, I've been reading a great book that one of my students brought in -Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Foodby Evan Goldstein (click the link to find it on Amazon). I took a class with Evan Goldstein many years ago.Continue reading "Media Review: Perfect Pairings"
Guest Blogger: Maria’s in Tokyo, part 1
I may not be able to do any traveling at this time, but I can always rely on my sister's business to take her someplace exciting on a regular basis. And, I can always count on her to report back with some fabulous food finds along the way! Maria left for Tokyo yesterday. When IContinue reading "Guest Blogger: Maria’s in Tokyo, part 1"
Tuesday’s Top 5: Holiday Drinks
What better way to drum up some holiday spirit than with spirits? I've never really needed an excuse to enjoy a nip now and then (now would be nice!), but the holidays provide many a good reason to imbibe with a bit more frequency, including my birthday next week (hint hint!). Holidays also provide aContinue reading "Tuesday’s Top 5: Holiday Drinks"
Wine Classes (not chef’s night off)
I thought I'd try to get back on my regular rotation of posts in an effort to finally ditch my writer's block. Let's hope it works! It's Monday, so technically it's Chef's Night Off, but I won't be having many of those this week! This is the week I teach our Level 3 Culinary studentsContinue reading "Wine Classes (not chef’s night off)"
Wandering: The Brooklyn Library
I love books... I love the way they feel, the way they smell, the way they look on the shelf - colorful invitations to journeys ready for the taking; and of course I love reading them. For all these reasons, libraries have always been favorite destinations for solitary wanderings - especially when there's a chill in the air. While IContinue reading "Wandering: The Brooklyn Library"