Kitchen Travels

What is a cookbook other than a ticket to travel? Each book takes you on a journey into a culture’s food, or the culinary world of the cook-writer. They are culinary maps into exotic lands. We use cookbooks for the recipes that are not familiar. For those that are

The Place Around the Corner

One of the things that you learn about New York, if you are here long enough, is the dichotomy between its two states; constantly changing and remaining the same. Store fronts are removed and replaced, people come and go, practices are in vogue or out. And yet, it is always

A Village on a Hill - Morning

“The French don't snack. They will tear off the end of a fresh baguette (which, if it's warm, it's practically impossible to resist) and eat it as they leave the boulangerie.” — Peter Mayle I am awakened by the morning breeze that carries the slightest

A Village on a Hill

When the Good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers that he created Provence. — Frederic Mistral It had been a long journey. My wife and I had left London that morning, transferring to the high speed TGV train south, before picking up our rental car and driving across the

Meals Are Made With Passion, Love, and Mistakes

Don't be fooled by Tik Tok and Instagram Cooking Videos

Bistro at Home

As we enter the heart of winter, my thoughts and tastes turn towards France and the dishes served in the bistros of Paris and Provence. I imagine warm, dimly lit places, full of people and the clanking of dishes and the din of congenial conversations over comforting food and good

Naxos

Apollo's Gate, Saganaki, and the Streets of White, Blue, and Red.

The Taverna On Top of the World

Islands in the Sky, Goats that Roam, and a Morning With the Oracle. Meteora & Delphi, Greece

Ten Actions to Live a Life Well Lived

Welcome back to the fight. This time, I know our side will win. — Victor Lazlo (Casablanca) I know, another listical. I hate them as well. Especially at the dawn of a new year. A bite-sized numbered list of inane advice that never really dives beneath the surface platitude. Bullet points

The World Always Changes Overnight

Two days ago I went to bed in a world that was generally well known. I woke up yesterday and heard the news of ChatGPT. Today I woke up and typed in two questions. I now feel like I have watched the creative equivalent of the first atomic bomb explosion.

Roads to Everywhere

There was a time in America when the car was king. When road or rail were the two affordable options for long travel and most preferred the freedom of the highway. Air travel was an extravagance. Vacation? Pack up the wagon. Sales? Fill your trunk with samples and jump in

A Day For Thanks

A Time for Compassion and Grace