I think it was in March that I became convinced the world may be coming to an end.
A short report on NPR about the disappearance of America’s honey bees had me doing a double take. I wanted to say, “Wait! Go back! What was that? Shouldn’t this be the […]
I am particularly proud of the fact that, on at least one occasion, I found a gourmet goodie before Trader Joe’s began marketing it.
Crackers are known more as vehicles for getting cheese to one’s taste buds than as sensations in their own right. Indeed, I am often disappointed by their inflated promises. […]
The New York Times, undoubtedly picking up on my recent (May 3) posting about German/Belgian beer, ran an interesting article on the same subject on May 20. Can you say “scooped”?!
Check it out over a new brew.
Given the choice, would you rather pay €75 (~$101 U.S.) for three courses or €14 (~$19 U.S.) per course for that same meal?
Perhaps the smell of burning money is your particular addiction, but, if not, I suspect the sensible among us would choose the latter.
That is why–if you […]
Balsamic vinegar drizzled over strawberries. Sublime.
The mahogany-colored vinegar contrasts well with the bright strawberry reds. Distributed in a pleasing pattern on a light-colored serving dish and dappled with the fragrant dark vinegar, the dish can be a pleasure for the eyes as well as the palate.
I’m not speaking of the colored water often […]