On the Colorado: Grand Canyon Gourmet
December 22, 2015
“Welcome to the Grand Canyon!” she said jovially. Then, squaring up and looking me straight in the eye in a manner conveying importance, she continued “Just…
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Zen and the Art of Perfect Pie Crust Making
October 22, 2015
After a very tumultuous several months of working myself ragged to bring a big, big project to reality, I suddenly found myself with an abundance of…
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No Mess Salad for Dining Al Fresca
October 11, 2015
A crisp chill may be in the air, but I still have some grilling days left in me. So, for the many opportunities to eat al…
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A Little Noodle Soup Insight
April 20, 2015
When I was a kid, we were a Top Ramen kind of family. That is probably more a result of the price than a result of…
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Throwback November 1981: No Turkey Gourmet?
April 9, 2015
For a Food Photography class with Nina Gallant, I selected the November 1981 issue of Gourmet Magazine for a throwback assignment. The goal? Write a short…
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Homemade Sauerkraut – Details instructions and resources
March 7, 2015
Here is a detailed sauerkraut recipe to accompany sauerkraut workshop instructions. Enjoy! Homemade Sauerkraut Ingredients: Cabbage Salt (sea salt or kosher salt, non-iodized) Optional: Carrots, turnips,…
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Tom Yum Soup for Snowy Days
February 21, 2015
So, you say Boston is going to get yet another winter storm this weekend, huh? At this point, I think I finally reached the last stage…
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The Fount of Waters: Lunch at Chez Panisse Cafe
February 13, 2015
Chefs going local might seem like a new trend, but its roots lie in 1971 when a little restaurant in Berkeley California called Chez Panisse opened. Alice Waters,…
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It is vegan, but is it healthier?
January 28, 2015
I received a free copy of Food and Nutrition Magazine. The cover boasts a beautiful cake. It is sitting on a mint-green pedestal frosted with what…
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