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Seacuterie
Planning to have friends or family over for a little light meal or a backyard picnic and contemplating the start of a tasty meal? Instead of the usual charcuterie plate – crudité and dips or crackers, cold cuts, and cheese,…
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The Treasures of Portuguese Cuisine
You’d think that a cuisine that was influenced by the Roman Empire for seven centuries, was enriched by invading Arabs, had a continuing role in the spice trade, and drew influence from South America would be better known among North…
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New Bedford and Its Heritage of Portuguese Cuisine
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On a visit to New Bedford, Mass. this past week, I was able to partake of Portuguese cuisine. It brought to mind a trip to…
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International Inspirations in New York City
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. We’ve just returned from a visit to New York City, and one of the things I love about these trips is the ability to find…
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Local Fare: What’s In a Funny Name?
One of my faithful subscribers wonders about regional favorite foods, especially those dishes with unusual names. Those I picked for this blog represent local food traditions, a part of the fabric of church suppers, pub fare, and the lives of…
