The Woman Who Put Kiwis in Our Kitchens
Also, an inspired Thai chef. An early Thai-American menu. A recipe for this moment. And a great fall trip.
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A Very Useful Guide to Chinese Restaurants
Also, a fabulous vintage menu. An easy recipe. And a few cookbooks you really will want.
What I Cook When I'm Cooking For Myself
My current favorite recipe. Also, a few really strange (but telling) vintage recipes. Caviar! And a fantastic and surprising dish from a terrific new restaurant.
A Truly Great Vegetarian Meal
Also, thoughts on the vegetarian question. A vintage vegetarian menu. Fabulous food for hot days. And great grits.
The Most Surprising Dish I've Ever Tasted
Also great writers, old wine, my favorite corn recipe, a swell old menu... and a diner that gives me hope.
The Man Who Changed America's Food
He was the most impactful food writer we've ever had. We need him back! Also, fantastic vintage recipes. A truly memorable meal. And the coolest hostess gift ever.
The Restaurant That Made 10 Tons of Hot Dogs... Every Day
Celebrating America's native foods. Restaurants I miss. Recipes I love. A memorable menu.
My Secret Suitcase
And all the wonderful products that are in it. Also a recipe for my favorite summer lunch. A colorful vintage menu. And one of my most memorable meals ever.
The Easiest Possible Party
With recipes. Also, a memorable vintage menu (with notes) and an indispensable tool. Oh yes - and Paris suggestions.
The Man Who Made Words Matter
Remembering Jonathan Gold. A recipe I made for him. A vintage avant-garde menu from the early aughts. And a few food finds in the Hudson Valley.