Gold in the air of summer
Fresh riccota stuffed zucchini blossoms This time of year is all about abundance; and the color of zucchini flowers speaks of summer’s riches. It doesn’t hurt that they taste delicious…
Blurring the Lines Between Art and Life
At hotel fox, 21 young designers were given carte blanche to show off their talent in the makeover of a former hostel. The result is a fabulous concept hotel in…
Black Cod with Miso, Forbidden rice and shitake mushrooms
I love Asian flavors especially in the summer. This combination makes an elegant dinner party menu, and the miso marinade gives the fish a marvelous richness. If black cod isn’t…
Eggs and Air – a perfect marriage
There are few things more elegant and ephemeral than a Soufflé, and though many people find the idea of them intimidating, they are surprisingly easy to prepare. I think they…
Manresa Los Gatos – a culinary pilgrimage
In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer
anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away. —Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Drinking in The Big Easy: Napoleon House, New Orleans
Napoleon House in New Orleans is one of those rare places that make one long to return to a city, just to sit again in the shade of the ancient…