White and blue remind me of Greece. The white washed buildings against the emerald-turquoise, blue-green waters. The bright blue sky devoid of clouds on a warm summer day. The white linen blowing in the breeze…slow, lazy days. What am I doing reminiscing about relaxing summer days in Greece when autumn is upon NYC? Well, that’s … Continue Reading
November, the time of year when we begin to desire comforting dishes to keep our bodies warm. Well, perhaps not this week given that NYC enjoyed a handful of days with temps in the 70s. No complaints here. I’m not ready for boots and hats and scarves and snow… Nonetheless, the inevitable changing of the … Continue Reading
Fall has arrived… I’m back from a two-month hiatus and am hungry (figuratively and literally). Was busy walking the Camino de Santiago (a 500-mile walk across northern Spain beginning in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain). Thereafter, did a little traveling (culinary research [i.e., eating]) in Portugal and Ireland. On most … Continue Reading
Recently discovered Rancho Gordo Beans. Was curious to try them given all the positive “press” (rave reviews). Were they really that good? Worth the price, at around $6 for a 1-pound bag? They’re just beans after all, right? To most, a bean is just a bean, but to some a bean signifies so much more. … Continue Reading
Had quite the busy day in the kitchen. Somehow a few summer vegetables (okay, more than a few, I tend to go overboard when it comes to food) — baby artichokes, colorful bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic… Turned into… A Greek-meze (mezethes) inspired feast. I ♥ Greece and its cuisine. Greek food is simple (but by … Continue Reading
