It might have been 13 degrees F yesterday morning but that didn’t stop me from going to World Tong and having dim sum with a bunch of friends. Here is an account from a couple of years ago. World Tong is known for its dim sum, the vast majority of...

Broccoli rabe with heirloom potatoes and rocambole garlic Click here to view a large-size version of this picture. Rocambole garlic is a popular heirloom cultivar. The cloves have a deeper, more full-bodied flavor than the usual variety and produce...

What if I told you this dinner cost $5 and change? You probably wouldn’t believe me, but it’s true. If you discount the fact that I already had a tub of grated Parmesan cheese and a bottle of white wine I’d bought the week before, Wednesday night’s...

A new year finds me having to deal with a new job. I’m really looking forward to it. Sorry for not posting … haven’t been cooking as much. Or more likely, a piece of broiled fish and a bowl of rice or salad isn’t nearly as blog-worthy as a pumpkin...

Pumpkins (and by extension, winter squash) are one of the most under-utilized vegetables available. Normally thought of as an ingredient in pumpkin pie, they have a mild sweetness that’s accentuated in savory preparations such as crepes and...