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 […]
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Beautiful $15 Holiday Pink Bubbly
The color is pale as pink ice and its bubbles erupt in a luminous lava-like flow, giving off a light strawberry floral aroma… yet this beautiful little sparkler from the Veneto region of Italy is dry — not the super sweet style many of us know. It’s the absolute perfect bubbly for Hannukah and Christmas, […]
Large Multi-Colored Lights are so… Retro
Every year we decorate our tree with a zillion beautifully glistening little white lights that we control with a dimmer. (Not sure how Matt does that last part but the tree can go from subtle to blinding with the flick of a switch.) We generally stick to monochromatic gold and silver bulbs that amplify the […]
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. […]
Maybe the Best Meatballs in the World
Chef Steve was a little touchy when Gourmet magazine suggested he is the meatball king of the world, which isn’t exactly an insult. But back in the day, Martorano wanted people to know he could cook other things well, too. That’s not news to the crowds who wait for tables at his Florida and Vegas […]
Healthy Sweet-Savory Noodle Kugel
We’re excited about this mouth-watering kugel from our contributor, Danielle Padula. Her mission, and our dream, was to create a kugel with a beautiful balance of spices that could shine through without being overpowered by cream. What Danielle made for us has true richness without all the fat, yet sings with flavor. Make a lot; […]
