Pairing literature with food and drink
It’s Christmas eve, and even I have finished my holiday shopping. Mostly. At least for all the people I’ll see tomorrow. Every year, I hope I get my act together for the holidays: a Christmas tree erected, witty cards sent, … Continue reading
Inarizushi comes from humble beginnings: rice seasoned with vinegar and wrapped in deep-fried tofu. It’s easy to make, and easy to eat. And for the last few weeks of the NFL season, this is a fun football-shaped food that’s deep … Continue reading
My only regret from throwing a holiday party? Abandoning my camera for my punch glass. There’s no photos of the punch, and there won’t be until the next time I decide to bestow boozy merriment on guests. The two drinks I … Continue reading
Once again, I turned to Chef John of Food Wishes for my high-stakes dinners. Why? Because he’s never let me down. And, even on his off days he’s funnier than me. We’re usually turkey-ed out by the time Christmas rolls … Continue reading
Gary Shteyngart’s “Super Sad True Love Story” (2010) is quite possibly the best book I’ve read this year. I’m using “quite possibly” to hedge my bets that I’ll discover a gem of a book in the next 11 days before New … Continue reading