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“If my cuisine were to be defined by just one taste, it would be that of subtle, aromatic, extra-virgin olive oil.” ~ Ducasse

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” ~ Beard

“The only thing that will make a souffle fall is if it knows you’re afraid of it.” ~ Beard Afraid of a soufflé? Ha! (Soufflé Au Fromage) (New Year’s Eve, 2017)

“We followed our meal with a leisurely dessert of fromage…” ~ Child

Today’s National Peanut Butter Day! On sandwiches, in celery, sauces, and soups, peanut butter is a favorite the world-over!

How about a nice cup of tea…

January’s National Soup Month! It’s also cold, at least here, which makes this a perfect month to cook up a big pot of minestrone, or tomato bisque, or tom yum, or, well just about any soup’ll do! (Phở Chay) 

I’ve been a big fan of Steuben’s Food Service since my first egg-in-a-hole there a few years ago. The place is cool in a 1960′s diner way; updated retro booths and bar stools, wood wall paneling, and a mid-century modern rock wall in the dining room. Many of my favorite childhood restaurant memories come fromContinue reading “Eat Here”

Roasted Brussels sprouts are, at least according to my very un-scientific survey, everywhere. And rightly so. I love the distinctive cabbage-sweet insides and the crunchy brown outer leaves seasoned with nothing more than sea salt. But why not jazz it up! The next time you get a yen for these little crucifers, toss in aContinue reading “Jazz it Up!”