"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." —Marcel Proust
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...
A bourbon with champagne drink served in a flute glass is a house specialty at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Traveling vicariously or planning future forays away? Today’s travel section will inspire...
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