17 Aug Basil: A Primer
An overview of basil for all your cooking, tasting and swooning needs....
August 2005
16 Aug Basil & Chervil Vinaigrette
This is a light way to dress cool summer salads or robust fresh vegetables from the garden; it is also delightful as a garnish to grilled fish or chicken....
16 Aug Basil: A Uniquely Common Indulgence
Often sweet and sometimes pungent, basil has the power to offer endless pleasure....
16 Aug Musings of a Former City Slicker
Posted at 09:38h
in Kitchen Sink
Having grown up in New York's Hudson Valley, I took for granted some of the farmland in the area — as a teenager all I wanted to do was get away. As a twenty-something, Manhattan's sidewalks summoned me like a siren, demanding exploration from my curious spirit. Now that I...
15 Aug Tomatoes: The Tomato Parade
It never seems like summer until August arrives. Finally, the season’s best is showing up at the markets....
15 Aug Happy Birthday, Julia
Posted at 13:30h
in Kitchen Sink
Happy Birthday, Julia Child. What a legacy you have left for us — your presence is greatly missed. In fact, this magazine would not exist were it not for the influence of your magnificent spirit on a young girl with an abundance of culinary curiosity.In honor of La Grande Dame de Cuisine...