There's a term that people in New Orleans use when the temperature dips down and the cold winds start to blow - Gumbo Weather. There aren't any cold winds from the north blowing today in New...

Fresh, seasonal farmer's markets are a popular theme of mine. In Season: Cooking With Vegetables and Fruits by Sarah Raven, Dan Barber and Jonathan Buckley looks like a gorgeous new release!Taking...

Here are a few events to keep you busy this weekend. Palates are primed and ready for the first annual Slow Food Nation celebration, which runs all weekend in San Francisco, California. Live music,...

As the intense heat of the summer begins to subside and our little house cools down, we start asking friends around for apéritifs and dinner again. This moist, savory Cake aux Olives is a hit every...

The divine Judy from Over A Tuscan Stove offered a half a dozen amazing looking recipes to make with the summer's bounty of tomatoes. I made the Spaghetti made like Risotto. Fantastico! As another...

Les prunes Reine-Claude's. This plum deserves its royal sounding name. These diaphanous green plums, also called greengage plums, are at their peak right now. Their juicy, richly perfumed flesh...

Opposites attract. Or so they say. Dishes that mix contrasting flavors like sweet and salty or sweet and savory are some of my favorites. I don't think I've ever met a more perfect salad. The...

Here's a small sample of the events this weekend: Often chosen as one of the best festivals in America, the Barnesville Potato Days in Barnesville, Minnesota offers two days of fun and festivities...

Take all of the best, most delectable characteristics of Brie, intensify them twofold, and you've got yourself a nice, ripe Coulommiers. This richer and nuttier flavored "little...

There was a time when I made paella about as often as I made lasagna, almost once a month. Living in Seattle meant I had easy access to wonderful seafood, so I was able to throw together a Paella...

In mid August the farmer's markets are absolutely bursting with vibrant, gorgeous color! Last week at our local, Tuesday morning market I filled my straw bag with prunes reine-claudes also called...

A little sample of what's on this weekend: The Olympics aren't the only big event in China right now. Hong Kong is hosting their annual Food Expo this Thursday through Monday. The Expo offers...

I ran across this list last night and thought it would be fun. Please join in! The Very Good Taste Omnivore's Hundred:Below is a list of 100 things that I think every good omnivore should have...

Think you're a creative genius when it comes to making sandwiches? If so, you might want to know that $25,000 and a trip to the Napa Valley is up for grabs for the winner of the Make That Sandwich...

All of my memories of summer camp include one thing. S'mores. (well, two things, actually - a multitude of mosquito bites also stands out) Blistering hot, oozing marshmallows and melting...

Humble parsley. So often taken for granted and often considered merely window (or plate) dressing. What a shame. Have you ever really tasted flat leaf, Italian parsley? I mean, have you ever put a...

Here's a sample of a few mouth-watering events on around the globe this weekend. Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Klaas Jan Schraa The Great British Beer Festival in London has already kicked off,...

It's peach season! These sweet, juicy stone fruits are low in calories and a good source of potassium and vitamins A & C. Their season is short, only a few months, so they must be enjoyed in...

The Piment d'Espelette is a deep red colored, flavor-packed pepper that grows in a small area surrounding 10 villages in the Basque region of southwest France. Piment d'Espelette has a sultry,...

If you're reading this from almost anywhere in the western hemisphere, it's probably pretty darn hot outside. Well, get ready to celebrate and cool off, because today, August 2, is National...