Our Stories
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In the French family, we sleep under quilts. Even when a duvet is involved, a quilt absolutely ...
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If you are planning a Cinco de Mayo feast, you are going to need a satisfying side dish to ...
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This is the breakfast I’d eat every day if I could. Oh chilaquiles, how much do I love ...
Fall
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The first time I saw the word Hungarian describing mushroom soup, I was perplexed. I am a ...
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One of my favorite things about Fall is apples…and trips to the apple orchard. This year, without a ...
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At first glance — and even, quite frankly, after extended contemplation — there is little to hint ...
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Pork, pears and cider are a very natural combination, one I love. This recipe uses "hard" cider ...
Our Recipes
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This is a quick and tasty way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey (also works great with a ...
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2 tablespoons butter
1 16-ounce loaf Brioche, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 cup dried cranberries
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Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
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1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 quarter teaspoon salt
Grated rind of 1 orange
1 egg well beaten
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I've always wanted to make a yule log or Bûche de Noël for Christmas. This year I vowed I would. ...
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A Caesar salad that doesn’t use egg but is really close to the original one invented in Tijuana ...
Holiday Issues
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When my brother and I were 4 1/2 we were taken to see a movie called X-76 Bloodrust. I can’t find a ...
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Since Easter is all about sweets, we like to ask our friends and family to bring a dessert to ...
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Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a whole turkey to make gravy. However, you must ...
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My friend KBell makes socks for a living. But it’s what comes out of her kitchen that’ll really ...
Restaurant Reviews
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Last night, we had an eating contest at the newest sugarFISH location downtown. Obviously, Maia ...
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The Big Dog and I lunched this afternoon at Ai Fiori, The Big Dog is my high-priced attorney. We ...
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We ate some wonderful Venetian bar food at Bacaro last week. Tucked away on adorable Division ...
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It’s so darn good to get awaaaay. I’m bored with the predictable patterns of my home life: my ...
Cookbooks We Love
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James Beard's American Cookery
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Our Featured Authors
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I don't know who invented the concept of Happy Hour and I really don't care. I'm sure it isn't ...
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Last week, on Martha’s Vineyard, while eating lobster on the docks of Menemsha, my 20 year old ...
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When I think of my dad -- and if you know me, you know I always do think of him – it’s often ...