Category Archives: Food Articles
See You at Breakfast
You know what they say. It’s the most important meal of the day. That may be so, but breakfast has often been the most delicious meal of my day. I include brunch in this statement. Living in the city, brunch … Continue reading
Mac n Cheese American
Mac n Cheese American Move over apple pie. I do believe that macaroni and cheese is slowly taking over as the quintessential, all American standard. Well, perhaps I speak too soon. Nevertheless, it’s right up there with baseball and apple … Continue reading
Chicken Little…or a Lot
OK, so the holidays are over. For me and my family, it was most definitely an eating marathon. I’m sure it was for you as well. Don’t know about you, but this time of year always puts me in a … Continue reading
Cheers to New Year’s
There’s no doubt about it. Christmas and Hanukkah are all about great food. We simply revel in it. However, when New Year’s Eve rolls around, most of us are focusing on our favorite cocktails. Sure, appetizers, including fanciful canapés, are … Continue reading
Christmas Eve & the Seven Fishes
Silver bells ring and carolers sing. A chilly, clear, starry night. It’s December 24th and Christmas Eve is well under way. As you stroll down a quiet Bensonhurst block in Brooklyn, New York, both attached and semi-attached Georgetown-style homes are … Continue reading
A Duck on Every Plate
Whenever I consider indulgence, especially this time of year, my mind inevitably turns to duck. Now, I have to admit, it’s not something I grew up with. Italians don’t really know what to do with a duck. Well, not the … Continue reading
Crab Cakes Are Always Welcome!
Crab cakes are not fish cakes. Just needed to put that out there. Well, literally they are, I guess. However, the fish cakes I grew up with came directly out of the freezer. They were good enough, as I remember, … Continue reading
Thanks for the Memories Food Photography
Growing up in an Italian-American family, Thanksgiving wasn’t always about sweet potatoes and green bean casserole for me. It usually began with various antipasti, followed by rich lasagna, and then somewhere along the line we visited the turkey. Almost an afterthought. Continue reading
The Loving Pie
Peerless Pumpkin Pie As Thanksgiving approaches, the heady fragrances of the pies, turkey and sage dressing swirl in one’s memory of Thanksgivings past. A day of hard core cooking including the baking of pies will be rewarded by the words, “This is the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever tasted.” Continue reading












