So what do you say when you don’t cook much anymore? When you find yourself falling back on the now tired recipes that you’ve lovingly developed over the years, that ones that reflect your style and how you want your … Continue reading
Mostly, we’ve been going to the Cape (Cod), but my brother offered us his condo in North Carolina and we both thought a change would be good. Not to mention water that is actually warm enough to get in. Anyway, … Continue reading
This past weekend, Sarah and I spent an afternoon at the Clark with my cousin and her husband. Somewhat frustrating to me since a number of my favorites were on tour, but a good afternoon nonetheless. After the museum, the … Continue reading
I was sitting in SD26 in Manhattan with my cousin and her husband. Mitch started by saying that although it was a good restaurant, SD26 probably wouldn’t make the list of the top 50 restaurants in New York. He compared … Continue reading
My last night in Shepherdstown, I went back to the Press Room. Comparing menus with the Stone Bistro, I wanted to eat more of the things on Press Room’s posted menus. Besides, I wanted ramps. THINGS SAID: The hostess wanted … Continue reading
In between the miles of duck breast and short ribs, I’ve been longing for something light. So when the server at the Press Room mentioned shad roe, I was hooked. My grandmother used to make shad roe, which she called … Continue reading
For those who like restaurant history, Jan Whittaker’s victualling.wordpress.com is a great slice of culinary history. Great pictures, good articles, some good research. Looking for answers to the time-honored questions, try it. Where was the Cheeseburger invented and by whom? … Continue reading