Sad about the demise of Gourmet? Fear not. Food writing in magazines is alive and well. Here's a great guide to magazine food writing. My personal favorite are Gastronomica and Saveur... Subscribe to Eat.Write.Now. … [Read more...] about Food writing in magazines alive and well
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Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup For Flu Emergencies
On Monday, I awoke with a crushing case of the flu. Head stuffed with cement and couldn't get out of bed kind of flu, the real deal. But in a moment of over-the-counter-drug induced faux clarity, I hobbled to the kitchen and assembled some chicken noodle soup with what I had on … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup For Flu Emergencies
Sydney International Food Festival
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?
