Having a meal with my friend Bob Page involves a discussion of the meal at hand as well as all the meals we’ve eaten and all the meals yet to come. From sausages and Lebanese food in Worcester, to Italian … Continue reading
I was going to talk about last’s week’s rain and floods but after the disaster in Japan they are quite beside the point. So, I will simply note that it’s been warm and relatively dry. We have snow irises peeking … Continue reading
Photo by Bill Ives. Used with permission. So much for posting regularly. Work, snow, various ailments, you know, the usual excuses. I have been cooking, though, enough to have something to talk about. For one thing, I’ve been roasting … Continue reading
There are advantages to living in a small community with local farms. Aside from the summer farmer’s markets and farm stands, the local restaurants can make good on serving local produce. I can now choose from two Winter Farmer’s markets, … Continue reading
Turkey bone soup is usually pretty disappointing. It’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve discovered that straining the stock through a chinois gives you a good clear and well-flavored stock. This year, I had over two quarts. … Continue reading
The orange season is upon us. It’s a muted season this year—the foliage is turning, but without the vibrant color of some years. It’s tempting to see it as a reflection of the state of affairs—the economy, the debacle that … Continue reading
Old Friends Farm in Amherst has grown ginger for the last couple of years, selling it at the Amherst Farmer’s Market. I usually buy a couple of hands worth and stick it in the freezer in a ziplock baggie. I … Continue reading