New York is a town packed with culinary delights and, believe me, I delighted in many of them while I was there. I didn’t really anticipate that I’d be blogging about pickles as I remembered my trip back east, but they played such an important part in a number of the meals I had, I thought it worth a mention.

On our first night th... Read More

I have always maintained that New York is the best food city in the U.S, and after spending the past 5 days here, I continue to stand behind that statement. From big name chefs like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mario Batalli to street carts featuring everything from amazing falafel to soft serve ice cream, this city is a diner’s paradise.  

For the past couple of weeks I have set my alarm for 6:45 a.m., been jolted awake at an hour I do not normally experience in a coherent state, wiped the sleep from my eyes and turned on my computer, bracing myself for the most stressful 60 seconds of my day. I have been attempting to land a reservation at Read More

Dining trends change as quickly as fashion trends and most of what is stylish now will probably be out before you know it.  

The underground dining movement , which started growing a couple of years ago, is still p... Read More

Is it ever too late to go to culinary school?  I’m 50′ish and in a position to start a new career.  I’ve loved cooking and food my whole life and could work another 15-20 yrs (Lord willing ~ I’m now in good health).  Would love to do something I love.  How realistic is it to change careers now?  Thanks for answering.

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A number of months ago my cousin took me out for Korean food and, although I had eaten it before, I have never consumed a Korean meal that resonated with me as this one did. I’m certain that the wonderful, unfamiliar combinations of flavors and textures are what initially drew me in, but now, a year later, I find that I eat Korean food at least once a week and h... Read More