August 2005

Well, call it sadistic, but I've decided to don my kitchen clogs once again and head into a professional kitchen. My dear friend Joseph Cimino from Park Place Restaurant in Goshen, NY is re-opening tomorrow after a summer break, and the kitchen staff just gained a body. Let's hope the...

Who knew a farm could be so enthralling? I spent Saturday touring the Rogowski Farm in Pine Island, NY, and was agog at the variety of delectable goodies growing in their fields. I discovered fruit and vegetable varieties I didn't even know existed, from cornhusk cherry tomatoes to watermelons whose insides...

Since summer doesn’t last forever, but the desire for the rich infusion of basil’s flavor seems endless, try this vinaigrette variation for autumn’s root vegetables, or for store-bought vegetables late in winter that aren’t quite at the top of their game....

We are beginning to experience cool mornings and chilly evenings here in New York, a reminder that Autumn is on its way. I'm literally counting the days, as for me, there is no sweeter time of year. But I'll save that thought for another day.In preparation for the cooking...