Posted from Glen Ellen, CA As life-long East Coasters, we savor South Carolina and Georgia peaches in the summer. As temporary West Coasters, we were happy to find that Dry Creek Peach in Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County producesRead more
Dallas-born pastry chef Molly Wilkinson stands behind the butcher block counter in the kitchen of her charming, light-filled, 18th-century apartment in Versailles, France. She’s demonstrating how to make a simple puff pastry dough for a French apple tarte tatin. SheRead more
Chef Deena Chafetz of the Santa Fe School of Cooking in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is preparing fried potatoes the same way Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the 20th century’s most significant and intriguing artists, enjoyed them at her historic adobeRead more
Deep within leafy woods near the town of Forcoli in Tuscany, we’re scouring the Italian earth for “diamonds,” says our guide, Sandra Rosy Lotti, a celebrated chef, cookbook author, and food writer. These forest diamonds, also called diamonds of theRead more
Monique Risch is standing at the gas cooktop in her kitchen, intently stirring the contents of a large, deep pot when I enter the room. I peek in and see an orange-red liquid slowly simmering. Knowing her garden produces anRead more
In hopes of inspiring your own journeys through the U.S., here’s a full list of stories I’ve shared from around the country: California Goosecross Cellars Renews its Storied Wine Traditions in Napa Valley Santa Monica Sun and Fun at PalisadesRead more
Sixty-eight. Sixty-seven. Sixty-six. The countdown is under way as Bill and I drive the winding, two-lane Bodega Highway toward Bodega Head on the Sonoma Coast of California. Bill is at the wheel. He steals frequent glances at the thermometer onRead more
My left hand covers a small plastic container of pungent Italian Blend olive oil to capture the aromas while I gently swirl it in my right palm. With the pale green-gold contents now sufficiently warm. I sip, swallow, and eruptRead more
When I read a notice that Ina Garten, aka Barefoot Contessa, was on tour and stopping in Atlanta for an appearance, I knew it was time for a road trip with my friend, Carole, from Winston-Salem. We’re both fans ofRead more
FLOSS No, it’s not a directive about proper dental care. Rather, FLOSS stands for Fresh Local Organic Seasonable Sustainable. That acronym is the sacred mantra of Portland’s vibrant cuisine scene, said Adam, our guide from Portland Walking Tours. Adam wasRead more
