Blonde Brownie. Sounds like the name of a superhero. By day, Vera Crane is just another secretary holding down a nine-to-five job at a Manhattan corporation. But at night she becomes … The Blonde Brownie! Today is National Blonde Brownie Day. These were always called Blondies when I was growing up (at least I think […]
Once upon a time, I got it in my head that root vegetables were not tasty. Well, potatoes and sweet potatoes and carrots were fine, but parsnips? Turnips? Rutabagas? Honey, no. I was certain that they were bitter and nasty. I’m not sure of the origin of this undeserved prejudice. Perhaps from a story I […]
In my family, we celebrate Christmas Eve Polish style (a/k/a Wigilia). In the version passed down from my maternal grandfather’s side of the family, we have share five meatless courses: opłatki, homemade pierogi with cheese and dried fruits (another post altogether), pamouli (bulgur with stewed apricots and prunes), cabbage and red beans and pea soup. […]
That’s a rather odd phrasing, “National New England.” What is it, national or just in New England? Food celebration days, don’t confuse me! I’m not a big fan of clam chowder. It’s one of those foods where I like the main ingredient (um, clams) but when they’re put into another form I can’t handle it. […]
Unless you visited the Province of Quebec, Canada, or ate at a Miami restaurant owned by Quebecers, it’s unlikely that you ate a real poutine. And if you tried making what Shania Twain claimed to be a poutine when she appeared on Martha Stewart’s show a few years back, you definitely did not eat a […]
It seems to me that everyone would get how good food is the pinnacle of happiness. I mean, yeah, I love chocolate, and I love a good burger. But I’m talking food, the kind of food you can’t possibly imagine eating without the perfect wine to accompany it. I’m talking pornographic food. I actually feel […]
I’m a huge fan of Tyler Florence and his Food Network show, Tyler’s Ultimate. One of my favorite recipes from the show is his meatloaf. I think that first time that I had it was at my sister’s house. That’s right; this meatloaf is so good, it’s worthy of serving to guests. I kid you […]