Inspiration makes its way to us in the strangest of ways from time to time, doesn’t it? A couple of weeks ago, I was scheduled to teach a pie crust class at Whole Foods in Cranston, Rhode Island. The plan was that I would demonstrate the method for making basic pie dough, and would bring… Continue Reading
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Peach-Honey Bourbon Sauce
The glassy, refreshing Rhode Island ocean and cloud-free lapis lazuli skies are to blame for the brevity of today’s post. Really, I had intended so much more commentary; commentary about my obvious, and quite wholesome love of peaches, my far less wholesome love of bourbon, the joy of grilling chicken thighs over a charcoal fire,… Continue Reading
Peach-Bourbon Ice Cream
The local juicy fruit season is short here in New England. So, so short that by September, it can be difficult to believe that we were not so long ago graced with the juiciest of peaches, and cantaloupes effusing such a heady perfume that the cashier at the farm stand tells you to eat them… Continue Reading
This Week in the Garden: Early August
Our garden is, as JR likes to put it, in its late stages. This is a kind way to say that it’s a mess, as you can see above here, a plethora of weeds, oregano going – very undesirably – to seed (I’m fairly certain that if all else fails, I could open an Oreganoeria… Continue Reading
Talking Book and Sharing Food with the Crew at Fox 25 News
For those of you not in the Boston area, or those of you in the Boston area who might not have seen this live, I figured I’d post the video of my interview with Maria Stephanos of Fox 25 News here, and just let the video do the talking. Many thanks to news producer, and… Continue Reading