Windswept leaves scrape the ground like a witch’s icy fingernails, winter waits in the wings and we snuggle up closer to those we love. Fall food gets grounded with a new level of cozy creamy in Roasted Garlic, Warm Brie and Chutney. This recipe is courtesy of my wife’s book, Tarot Diva , where Sasha […]
Homemade Pizza Is Heaven
My Mom makes awesome pizza. That’s not a subjective statement, mind you. Everyone says so. And even though there were three terrific pizzerias within a ten block radius of my block growing up, nothing compared to her creations.
For the Love of Puerto Rican Cuisine – Part 2
As I was telling you last week, the love of my life is Puerto Rican. And although I am a true romantic at heart, I must say that my infatuation stems in some part to my adoration for Puerto Rican cuisine. We spoke about sofrito (the chef’s own coveted flavoring base), platanos (plantains) and rice […]
For the Love of Puerto Rican Cuisine – Part 1
I’m in love with a Puerto Rican. And although I’m a true romantic, I must admit that part of my affection stems from the fact that I simply adore Puerto Rican cuisine. My first trip to the Caribbean as a child, in fact, was to Puerto Rico. That began a love affair that till this day persists, both romantically and gastronomically
A Regional Taste of Italy:food Photography
A Regional Taste of Italy Italy. One country, yes. As for one cuisine, well, that’s another story. After all, Italy was only united in 1861. No wonder regional dialects are, in some places, still spoken among family and friends. It’s also no surprise that each region has developed its own particular style of cooking. As […]