One of the best health-centric cooking teachers I know, Karen Lee, served potato pancakes at a party in The Hamptons to some guests who were gluten-free eaters. She went to an Asian market and bought chestnut powder to use instead of flour. When she passed the platters to the six of us, I tried them […]
Food Notes
Some Clever Holiday Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
From Faith: For the cocktail or beer-lover, I suggest the new double-walled glass that keeps the drink very cold, even as you hold it in your hand. Olive Oil makes a lovely present almost everyone will use; I think Ariston from Greece is affordable and of terrific quality for the money. (Sold at many markets or […]
A Song to Bring Out Your Thanksgiving Spirit
Some families cook together. Other families sing together, and costumes are not out of the question. We present, All About That Baste!
Another Good Red Wine for Thanksgiving
From Faith — We just received word that the whole cluster Pinot Noir we recommended for Thanksgiving and is from Oregon is now sold out everywhere. Last night I tried a terrific Italian red that will go well with turkey and trimmings. It’s priced anywhere from $15 to $20, and it’s called Solane Santi Valpolicella […]
Hard to Beat This Boston Deal
From Faith: Just before interviewing Ina Garten at Symphony Hall in Boston recently, I needed sustenance. I phoned my niece, Suzanne Pinto, a New York and Boston foodie who also loves good style. On her recommendation, we quickly zipped over to a cool little eatery called Stella on Washington Street. The bartender handed us menus, […]
Faith and Ina Garten Sold Out at Symphony Hall
The marquis lights blazed outside Boston’s Symphony Hall the night of Nov. 5th, while inside every one of the historic concert venue’s 3,000 seats was occupied for the premiere of Ina Garten’s new national book tour. Faith was invited to serve as Boston host for the evening, and conducted a spirited conversation with Garten on […]
