From Faith: Trained baristas can make beautiful leaf patterns on the top of your espresso, but that’s child’s play compared to the image that appeared all by itself on Pam Van Zandt’s morning coffee mug. Perhaps you, too, are reminded of the woman who attracted crowds, according to media reports, when she claimed to see the […]
Food Notes
Use Your Waffle Iron for Crispy Tofu
Finally there’s another reason to go head first into the kitchen cabinets looking for the waffle iron… way in the back. Daniel Shumski, who’s a waffle iron guru, has a great tip for using the appliance to crisp up tofu. He says “the waffle iron crisps the tofu on both sides without the need for flipping […]
New Year’s Resolution: Eat a Hamburger with Andy Warhol
From Faith—If you’ve ever read a book of Andy Warhol’s quotes, you might agree he was hilarious in his observations, especially about food. Some of his performance pieces are treasures; I’m particularly fond of the one where the artist eats a hamburger. When you watch, bring a snack so you’ll be able to say, I […]
Last Minute Gift Idea: Faith’s Champagne Dinner Dance at a Mansion
It’s the Faith Middleton Food Schmooze®/WNPR winter event… The Sixth Annual Heart-to-Heart Champagne Dinner Dance February 12 at the gorgeous Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill in Middletown, Conn. Top chefs will cook their hearts out for this seated dinner, and we have exciting wines to match every mouth-watering course from the Frederick Wildman portfolio. No wonder this […]
Hanukkah or Winter Weekends: Genius Potato Pancake Idea!
From Faith: More than a decade ago, I was reading The New York Times food section and stumbled on a recipe from renowned chef Alain Ducasse; it would be perfect for Hanukkah, or any winter weekend. But you have to think big. While I can’t get enough of those delightfully crisp potato pancakes at this time […]
Roasting Chestnuts at Home to Rival any Street Vendor…
Among the greatest winter treats of any northern city are fresh roasted chestnuts, typically served by street vendors piping hot in cones of newsprint. But roasting chestnuts at home is actually very easy and yields results that rival those of any smoky street vendor. Start by picking firm, plump chestnuts from your local grocery store. […]
