Category: Food
I’m here today with a sweet treat. I know desserts are crowd pleasers, so you could see these cookies as a peace-offering – or maybe just an apology. The last time I presented something sweet the bees were buzzing and the birds were chirping. It was a time of renewal. What calendar watchers would call…
I love finger foods and make a point of bringing you frequent posts featuring some sort of finger food. For me, there is something magical about finger food. It seems both sophisticated and mischievous. I suppose it’s because finger food is party food. The trouble is that finger food can be a real chore for…
This is a choripán sandwich whose name is a mash-up of the Spanish words for sausage — chorizo — and bread — pan. The choripán has changed little in the centuries that it’s been popular in Argentina and Uruguay. That’s probably because the concept is so simple. It’s a grilled chorizo sausage (could be beef could…
I just got back from a trip to the Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico. It’s a beautiful place, not the least because it’s home to some of the most mind-blowingly good ceviche tostadas you’ll ever eat. With the luck of geography, a cold current brimming with pristine fish runs straight from Alaska to Ensenada.…
I can be a bit of a traditionalist. Take risotto. It’s hard for me to imagine an alternative to the traditional Arborio rice I’ve always used. After all, risotto is one of those nearly perfect dishes that is so much better than its simple ingredient list leads you to believe. Yet, risotto manages to amaze…
Peach and Camembert Baguette with Basil and Black Pepper. It’s an unusual combination, but, at its heart, it’s not unheard of. If you’ve ever wondered the streets of Paris you know that Camembert or Brie is often smudged between baguette slices to make an easy to carry sandwich-on-the-go. The first time I walked those streets it…
