Gary Vaynerchuk from Wine Library TV declared today "Good People Day" on the web, and it seems to be spreading everywhere. My turn!I am blessed to have many great people in my life, not the least of whom include my family and close friends, but there is one person who...
The weather has been almost perfect here in Sicily, with the exception of one cold, rainy day. I'm sorry I haven't been able to blog as much as I'd planned, but the internet connection in Ortigia was spotty, so keeping in touch was not as easy as I had hoped.However,...
Yes, we're on the road again, folks!My pointy shoes are packed, and Chef Mark and I are off to Sicily for a whirlwind tour of the island, its unique gastronomic treasures and ancient landmarks. We'll be traveling with a wonderful group of journalists (some of whom were with us on...
Come fly with me to the Mile High City of Denver -- from the kitchen of the James Beard House in NYC -- where a veritable gaggle of chefs prepared a memorable meal for us featuring the tastes of their home city....
Since I met him, I've known Michael Newberry was an artistic genius, particularly with regard to his use of light. He has, however, outdone himself with his latest oeuvre, Venus.A web rendition does no justice to this captivating beauty, but as I have watched her come to life from her...
For those of you familiar with the unique study programs put together by the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy (or, heck, those who are unfamiliar, as this is an info session), here's your chance to learn more:UNIVERSITY OF GASTRONOMIC SCIENCES HOLDS INFORMATION SESSIONS IN NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIAOn May...