🍽Simple recipes, travel, and restaurant reviews blended to a juicy narrative…
It’s been far too long since I’ve stumbled upon a majestic cheese ball on a holiday buffet or been offered a dangerously delicious glass of punch. Famously make-ahead, these classic recipes were developed to free up a host's hands and encourage communal noshing. Sharing family gossip, bonds are strengthened while buttering a crumbly cracker or... Continue Reading →
Topping my list of thankfulness this year is this “melting pot” of a nation we call home. Our palates are constantly stimulated and challenged by fellow immigrants’ culinary tastes and traditions. No other place in the world has access to such a library of flavor. Integrating an exotic combination of ingredients to an established dish makes for... Continue Reading →
The Halloween hangover is no joke. Stray glitter shimmers from couch cushions and carpeting; bright, greasy makeup smudges mark bathroom faucets and refrigerator doorhandles. There are extra loads of impossibly-stained laundry and the challenge of finding storage for yet another wig. Regrettable amounts of candy washed down with a lamentable number of drinks make for a tired tummy. Here,... Continue Reading →
I have a shocking confession which the snobbish world of foodies would never forgive. I kinda like the Olive Garden. It's the guilty-est of guilty pleasures. Not 'go there once a week' like, but maybe twice a year. For someone my age who is not a professional chef or food writer, I have some pretty amazing... Continue Reading →
Favorite flavors of fall bubble together in this decadent casserole. Italy’s long history of serving pasta with pumpkin, or Pasta con Zucca is time-honored and well-respected. The classic combination of sweet pumpkin and earthy sage spiked by salty prosciutto is a proven champion. Basically, an un-cheesed mac & cheese, this is pure, delicious comfort. Just... Continue Reading →
On a crisp autumn day in 1810, on a field just outside city gates of Munich, a festival was held to celebrate the nuptials of the Crown Prince. Over two centuries later, world-famous “Oktoberfest” continues to grow. For 16 to 18 days (depending on the Calendar) at the end of September through the first week... Continue Reading →
A warm, yet fleeting glow usually comes over me once a year in early fall. Amid the bustle and hustle of this serious season, my mind wanders back to days on the beach with a few friends and a couple of fruity cocktails. A virtual vacation in cake form, these sweet treats will have you... Continue Reading →
Apologies for the tardiness of this post. I am current traveling in Russia and internet access is extremely unreliable. In these days of early sunsets and extra blankets, first days of school and endless meetings, we find comfort in familiar flavors and simmering stews. For more than a couple centuries, from every corner of this... Continue Reading →
Though CancĂşn and Cozumel might immediately come to mind when thinking of the Yucatán Peninsula, the real charm lies in the smaller towns dotting the ocean with their brightly-colored houses and shops lining cobblestoned streets, active since the conquistadors. In this vibrant but laid back region, there is a strong beachy vibe evident even in... Continue Reading →
DISH...with Sean Brady 