Gastronomic Meditations Nominated for World Food Media Award

12 Sep

Posted at 11:30h in Food Writing by

I had a fantastic meal last night with one of my former L'Ecole des Chefs interns, whose delightful company was only enhanced by the creations we enjoyed at Hearth Restaurant in the East Village. Chef Marco Canora has gotten a great deal of media attention lately, and with good reason: His food...

11 Sep

Posted at 12:30h in Kitchen Sink by

I don't normally post a meditation on the weekend, but given the date, and the beautiful blue sky outside, I am very much reminded of this day four years ago. That vivid blue served as a poignantly ironic backdrop to the chaos unfolding around me, as I wondered what would...

10 Sep

Posted at 21:23h in Uncategorized by

Though this meditation has nothing to do with the Duran Duran song, it is now annoyingly stuck in my head. I had to get that off my chest....

09 Sep

Posted at 15:00h in Kitchen Sink by

I forgot to make the marshmallows. My four-year-old nephew, Alexander, was quick to remind me of this, as I had promised to create this confectionery delight with him and his twin brother Zachary. The gaffe could potentially launch me toward the seventh-circle of Aunt Hell, so I best remember to...

07 Sep

Posted at 12:00h in Kitchen Sink by

Heavenly, cool air. It is so wonderful to sleep with the window open, and feel the cool breeze on my face. Despite my Mediterranean heritage, I was not made for hot, humid weather. Must be the Scottish genes.The idea of "back to school" will always stay with me; perhaps it's...