From Alex Province: While I was looking for the perfect (low alcohol) cocktail to serve over the holidays, I stumbled across this martini courtesy of Bourbon & Branch of San Francisco for Williams-Sonoma and it was love at first sight. Now, anything served in a martini glass is festive in my opinion. And, because it […]
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Apple Skillet Cake
There are foods that appear at the Jewish holidays that I crave all year, including brisket and latkes. Now I’m adding to the list Martha Stewart’s easy apple cake made in a skillet, and it is to die for. You could certainly make this with a variety of colorful fruits, though apples are especially good this […]
The Perfect Holiday Present for the Grill-Lover
Anyone who likes to grill knows how difficult it can be to reduce flare-ups when you’re grilling chicken, duck, beef or lamb. As soon as flames detect fat in the meat, they flare and cause burning; that’s why dried-out meat arrives at the table. That’s also why so many grill fans are talking about the […]
Don’t Miss New Haven’s Olea Restaurant
From Faith — We waited in anticipation of the duck. There have been whispers that the chef and owner have discovered a New York State duck source akin to the Holy Grail, a small farm, a few esteemed ducks sitting around on thrones, eating exceptional things. We were not disappointed. The duck arrived roasted to […]
Why Bidding on an Auction Dinner Is Fun
From Faith — The car careened past a forest of trees, down a steep gravel road, and I caught my breath; I caught my breath because I was the one driving, taking directions from the back seat. In the back seat was one of my friends, Frederica (Freddie) Gamble, who had bid on a dinner […]
Quickie Melted Ice Cream Egg Nog
Last minute guests arrive on a Sunday afternoon near the holidays…what to do? Head to the freezer and take out a container of ice cream with lots of egg yolks in the recipe (Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s vanilla are examples.) Defrost it in the microwave, stir the melted ice cream into a bowl and […]
