A Birthday and the Rest
We were able to spend a few hours in the old city of Sansepolcro, and found a wonderful kitchen [...]
Lick the Plate Good
I’m hoping to host two sets of friends this summer at separate times. One set keeps cayenne in their [...]
Socially Distant Fourth of July
Massachusetts, unlike many parts of the country, is in pretty good shape Covid-19 wise. Cases and deaths are diminishing; [...]
Three Days in Paris
…is nowhere near enough time. We barely scratched the surface and never even set foot in a museum. One [...]
Truffle Troubles
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Nelson Henderson [...]
An Open Letter to Eric Ripert
Readers, There are celebrities whose passing affects us more deeply that most. A favorite singer, author or actor's death [...]
Tequila Tales
I saw the perfect greeting card to send to a friend for Cinco de Mayo. It simply said: “Tequila. [...]
Winter Doldrums
At this time of year I want to lay on the couch with a blanket, watch TV and eat [...]
To GMO or Not to GMO
In a perfect world all of our food supply would be organically grown and free from genetic modification. It’s [...]
Grand Canal Anniversary Tour
While in Venice we arranged for a guided tour of Basilica San Marco and the Ducal Palace. Unfortunately no [...]