"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." —Marcel Proust
Since the pandemic began and staying at home became the norm, my adventures have not been around the world but in the kitchen. But I’ve tried to incorporate places I’ve been and...
In search of uncommon vegetables to use in recipes, I turned to Melissa’s. The California-based company has since 1984 been a provider of produce to chefs and supermarkets, including my own neighborhood...
Few would argue it’s an eating time of year. And I, for one, am ready for a break from the bounty. Rare standing rib roast, succulent roast turkey and glazed ham are...
My soups for the sick — or isolating — got their start with a new cookbook. I deliver them to the doorsteps of those among my friends who have been affected or afflicted...
This year’s Thanksgiving, pandemic style, has helped me sharpen my math as I pare down traditional recipes for just the two of us. Dividing a recipe for four in half is pretty...
Like a lot of you, I’m eating way too much bread these days. It’s comfort food, and, much like other carbohydrate-rich things, it tends to pack on the pounds. I’ve gained 5...
I think today’s shrimp stew recipe originated in Spain, discovered by me when I was there last year to learn about saffron— where it came from and how it was used. The...
Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish served everywhere. Usually it is made of beef, but pork is sometimes used. I’m now working on my stories about Cuba for a series that will...
A potato pissaladière with sardines and anchovies was one of the best things I tasted in Marseille. To battle this long cold winter, my daydreams turn to Provence, the scenic crossroads of...
As bitter winter draws to a close, nature’s own sweetness surrounds us with creations indigenous to Northeast Ohio. The Grand River Valley Ice Wine Festival takes place at the same time maple...
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