…overlooking the sea. In fact, roughly 400,000 people visit the Coast yearly, though it was not overrun with tourists while we were there. In Amalfi we had a simple but…
…than a compendium of types of jobs and where to find them. It contains interviews, first person essays by people who work in the various culinary fields, recommended books for…
Saffron has been a coveted spice used by people across many cultures for roughly 3,500 years. A little more than 200 years ago England was the world’s largest producer of…
…divulge his recipe. At any rate, in one of my classes of his he lectured that people who live in the developing world or areas of food insecurity often dream…
…dairy. A sensational, show-stopping dessert, it’s especially good with raspberries and raspberry coulis. Even those people who recoil at the idea of tofu, would never guess that this dessert contains…
…for yourself and people who are special in your lives. This extraordinary syrup coaxes superb flavor from even less-than-perfect berries and is delicious served as an accompaniment with grilled salmon….
…was April and sugaring had ended in Vermont, the processing was still underway and the place was buzzing. There were molds filled with syrup drying into maple candies. People were…
…explored the many variations of these and many other traditional dishes of Mexico. She also brought to the forefront the unique regional recipes of people living far off the grid….
…new skills at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco and at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. My goal? To get people to reach into their pockets and bring out their wallets…
…pieces or halves (toasting cuts the tannic acid that bothers a lot of people), pecans, almonds, pistachios and cashews keep perfectly in the freezer. One of my favorites are Marcona…
…always been, the people who cultivate vanilla and other tropical commodities. In fact, vanilla has acted as a catalyst for the bigger picture, which includes the awareness of the communities,…
…a vanilla company in rural Devon, England where she lives. One of Janet’s goals was to provide business experience and mentoring to young people in Devon who had completed university…
…the chain of people who are involved in the process of purchasing vanilla pods from the farmers, curing and drying the vanilla, selling the pods to traders, who then sell…
…other thickener. In the late 1800s/early 1900s, this was a food given to people who were ill to build back their strength. As we had no antibiotics, food was critically…
…to make a Savory Vegetable Galette! Sadly, some things are harder to find, specifically artichokes. This is a big blow for people like me who adore them. The problem? A…
For a flavor that everyone loves (some people love it more than chocolate!), why is vanilla extract sold in little bottles or one or two bean tubes? Seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t…
…of Veracruz, many of the people in the small villages tucked amongst spectacular scenery speak little or no Spanish. A couple of times I had hoped to make the journey…
…the lack of alcohol. Vanilla flavor is a good choice for anyone who is avoiding alcohol. Unfortunately, however, some people are allergic to propylene glycol. In that case, a reasonable…
…were also used for drinking water. Because the water was polluted (and was polluted in America as well, which is why everyone, including children, drank hard cider), people in the…
…combination of the herbs and spices that elevate this soup to genius status. Believe me, it’s wonderful. Unless you are one of the people for whom cilantro and coriander taste…
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