Connection Through Food
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for so many Americans. The appeal is obvious–we gather around a table with our family and friends and celebrate everything we’re grateful for. It’s the meal itself that draws people together for this holiday. It’s all about the food and …
Montreal is an awesome culinary city. Fantastic ethnic restaurants, amazing outdoor food markets, and legendary chefs are just a few of the draws. On my visit to the city, I decided to stay in the Mile End neighborhood. This neighborhood at its roots was an …
Autumn is my favorite season by far. And for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to experience fall in New England–particularly Vermont. I would describe this more as a longing than just a desire to go visit. I’ve always yearned for a …
Street food is a great rags-to-riches story. It was born poor–originating from the need to feed the working class cheaply. It provided a complete meal that one could eat with the hands and while on the move. But, like countless other examples, out of poverty …
The official beginning of spring, to me, is when the first brave little sprouts of mint, tarragon, and oregano peek up through the still-frosted earth. All winter long I look forward to seeing those first signs of life. Since I am someone who loves …
The Mysterious Fava Unless you grew up in a family with Mediterranean roots, you might not even know exactly what a fava bean is. Aside from an unappetizing mention of them paired with Chianti in Silence of the Lambs. Fava beans are native to the …
We humans…we are so much more similar than we sometimes think we are. Throughout the world, isolated groups of people created cooking techniques and dishes that became important parts of their cultural identity. What’s interesting is that some of these techniques are almost identical–even though …
I know what many of you are thinking. Scones are a choking hazard. They require a cup of coffee or tea to help wash them down your throat. I’ve had plenty of those, too. That is, until I found this recipe. It produces a scone …