Should you find yourself in Sydney in mid-October, (or need a reason to go), you'll want to attend the new Sydney International Food Festival. To celebrate international food, the hosting organization put together national flags of participating countries using popular local … [Read more...] about Sydney International Food Festival
Our dinners for Eddie
On Monday, my sister took the day off work. We teamed up to spend the entire day cooking. Not for ourselves, but for my ailing stepfather, Eddie. Now 78, Eddie has had a decade of serious health issues. Recently, he had some falls, a tough recovery from surgery and pneumonia -- … [Read more...] about Our dinners for Eddie
Do the French appreciate Julia?
Does it matter? A recent story in the The New York Times notes that despite her canonization as the unofficial ambassador for French cuisine in this country, most French people haven't heard of Julia Child. In a way, it makes sense. Her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, … [Read more...] about Do the French appreciate Julia?
Autumn tasting dinner
Join me for a special tasting dinner this Sunday, Sept. 13th at 6 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be a comparative tasting and discussion of artisan beef, led by Carrie Oliver, founder of The Artisan Beef Institute. Carrie is bringing in a special array of beef to taste … [Read more...] about Autumn tasting dinner
Hangin’ with Tom Douglas at Bumbershoot
On Saturday, I had the good fortune to spend an hour chatting with Tom Douglas in front of a packed audience of 300 or so fans at Bumbershoot. I'm an unabashed Fan of Tom. He's not only a superlative chef and businessman, but one of the genuinely sweetest, humble people that I've … [Read more...] about Hangin’ with Tom Douglas at Bumbershoot
