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WILL WORK (luxury travel) FOR FOOD

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

It occurred to me the other day that is exactly what my job is: travel the globe to first-class destinations featuring the finest cuisine. I stay in the best rooms of four-star hotels, enjoying the spas and other amenities. Then … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks in the Historic District?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

There was an application to the Saugerties Historic Review Board to place a Taco & Burrito food truck in the district, with picnic tables and rainbow colored umbrellas. There are no Village laws regulating food trucks, so it fell to … Continue reading →

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What Have They Done To My Potatoes?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Deep down I’m just a meat and potatoes guy. I know that is hard to fathom after all the complex haute cuisine I’ve raved about, but I’d be just as happy with a baked potato – twice stuffed with cream, … Continue reading →

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Prescient and Persevering – My Culinary Writing

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

On January 6th, 2011 I declared 2011 is The Year of the Pie. It was so, although the cupcake did pretty well too. Probably 2012 is the year of the Cupcake, if the Grilled Cheese Sandwich doesn’t beat it out … Continue reading →

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Beria Wine Region of Portugal

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

It is unusually warm here for the season; I love it. Cool at night (sweater weather) and 27-28 C days & sunny. Last evening we attended a private concert before dinner. A small chamber orchestra of young people played on … Continue reading →

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Portugal Rocks

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Yes, I’m still here in Portugal. The wine growing region of Beira has me intranced. The local sausages (a version of morcella, or blood sausage) and farinheira (a grain-rich sausage) are pairing well with the wines, and sit well in … Continue reading →

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Strangest One Star Michelin Dinner – Ever!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

All right, maybe I’m jaded, but I just had a fantastic dinner – GREAT flavors, composition and taste – perhaps one of the best ever. And (I hear you comment ) still you complain. You be the judge: I order “Sot … Continue reading →

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Secret Family Recipes: Galician Oil

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

On a recent food trip to Galicia, a friend and I ate at O Celme do Caracol. It is a restaurant in Santiago de Compostella, Spain,  that caters primarily to the locals. The owner, German Gonzalez Pose, went to school … Continue reading →

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Oil and Vinegar and Sauce

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

When you are searching for the right ingredient, or simply the best ingredients to cook with, sometimes you have to make them yourself. There’s a collection of oil, vinegar and sauce in my pantry so I can always find just … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cookies to Die For

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Double Mascarpone & Cocoa Cheesecake The to-die-for recipe just got better! Some of you may remember the Cheesecake in almond tart crust recipe I posted a while back – if not – it is here: RICHARD FRISBIE – Cheese Cake … Continue reading →

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