Monthly Archives: September 2008

quick appetizer—of the restaurant variety

quick appetizer---of the restaurant variety
I don’ t know if you have noticed but it seems cheese plates are taking their place on menus everywhere. They show up in the starting line and at the finish—whether you are tasting a flight of wines or wrapping up a splendid meal. So once in awhile, we embrace… [more]

what's for dinner? carrot chips.

what's for dinner? carrot chips.
Carrot chips? And how. I could have a pile of these, call it a meal, and be the better for it. They aren’t bad for you, like many chips. They are not deep fried; no preservatives or other unmentionables are added. All that will rest on your palate is… [more]

Special K Bars

Special K Bars
The truth is, you shouldn’t make these. They aren’t good for you. In fact, not only are they not good for you, they are bad for you. But if you are at a coffee shop and order the cherry studded scone or the nanaimo bar or that big… [more]

Amy Goldman: The Heirloom Tomato

Amy Goldman: The Heirloom Tomato
It has taken me a few weeks time to muster up the courage to write about this very book. For no other reason than the fact that it is my blog’s namesake. It is like commenting on fashion after reading the annals of Vogue, or sharing your thoughts on… [more]

Everybody's Nuts!

Everybody's Nuts!
I loved this company even before I tried their pistachios. And not just because they sent me a box full of goodies—though that didn’t hurt. I love them because of their branding. So few foodstuffs impress me when it comes to creative marketing, but this company is dedicated to… [more]