Archive for July, 2011

Your Definition of Ripe

It is indeed tomato season. One of my favorite times of year. Tomatoes for breakfast (on the occasion I opt for one of the savory American style breakfasts) tomatoes for lunch, tomatoes for dinner. Cooked, sliced, salted, but most importantly freshly picked, nice and ripe…..preferably still warm...

July 27th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

Mezzogiorno

Yesterday the thermometer clocked in at 41 degrees Celsius. This translates to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature I have experienced in my 35 years. Yes, it’s a different kind of heat….less humidity, but the sun just beats down differently here and I witness as the world around...

July 18th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

Burrata: from traditional to trendy and back

One of the first times I ever ate burrata was at the James Beard House in New York City. As to be expected it was thoughtfully presented, multi-coursed meal to which I was generously comped a ticket. Those were the days of parties and dinners and tastings and fabulous chefs…..and the invitations...