Listening to NPR this morning reminded us that today, 3.14, is the best and probably only made-up celebratory “day” that appeals equally to lovers of the sciences AND humanities, Pi Day (a.k.a. Pi(e) Day …
In this interview with American Public Media’s The Splendid Table, Terry Theise, author of Reading between the Wines, discusses how he fell in love with wine at a Rod Stewart concert (it …
From Latvia to Cape Cod, edible mushrooms grow wild on the forest floor, coveted by savvy cooks, who scoop them up for dishes like Yulia’s mushroom casserole (below). Chanterelles and boletus mushrooms …
While teaching English as a second language in Boston, Lynne Christy Anderson found that for her students, immigrants from many different backgrounds, food was common ground. “It’s this way to remain connected …
Lynne Christy Anderson, author of Breaking Bread: Recipes and Stories from Immigrant Kitchens, shares the story behind a recipe for kou kou sabzi, a Persian dish with eggs, spinach, saffron, and garden …
In Breaking Bread, Lynne Christy Anderson visits the kitchens of people who have come to the U.S. from other countries, and explores how special dishes, shared meals, and culinary traditions connect people …
Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, author of Daring Pairings and Perfect Pairings, offers up a wintry, persimmon-pomegranate salad and some expert wine pairing tips. _______________________________________________________________ Holiday cheer. The holidays are a loaded time. …
To celebrate good food, holiday cheer, and to welcome the New Year, we’re happy to present a feast of favorite recipes, as well as wine and champagne pairing ideas, from our authors. …