It’s finals week at colleges all over the country and students are stressing out. My own son is in the throes of law school exams and is studying so hard he barely has time to come up for air, let… Continue reading…
ristorante diy
When I was single in the city (back in the olden days), one of the dishes I often ordered at my favorite Italian haunt was an ethereal veal piccata. I loved the tenderness of the thin cutlets of meat and… Continue reading…
channeling grandma
Having a bit of Austro-Hungarian blood coursing through my veins, I am suddenly overwhelmed with a desire to fry up some wiener schnitzel tonight. Not sure why. Never cooked much Austrian cuisine before, though I grew up eating my grandma’s… Continue reading…
the last (hearty) supper
Somebody must have really pissed off Mother Nature. I mean, it’s almost April 1st, and it’s damp and it’s chilly and it’s supposed to snow tonight! Remember that old adage, “March comes in like a lion, and goes out like… Continue reading…
my ultimate comfort food
Here in the Northeast, we’ve been suffering through one of the snowiest winters in years. Of course, the best way to cope with cabin fever is to cook a big pot of something rich and hearty. My ultimate comfort food, Osso… Continue reading…