“Do you want a bag of escarole?” asked a friend as I picked my son up from her house. I had no idea what I would do with it—I’ve only ever put it in soup, and I wasn’t about to make soup in this balmy weather. But there’s something in the genes of an Italian-American—you … Continue reading
I live in Syracuse, a city in central New York that locals affectionately refer to as Salt City, from its salty past—in the nineteenth century, its marshes and salt mines provided most of the salt used by the entire country. In any case, one of the area’s most iconic dishes is also one of the … Continue reading
Have you stopped buying normal peanut butter yet? I know, they removed the partially hydrogenated oils a few years back, so they technically contain no trans fats (as long as you stick to their serving size), but have you seen what they replaced it with? Hydrogenated oils. First of all, apparently labelling has become loosey-goosey … Continue reading
I only learned a few weeks ago what an Arnold Palmer is—half iced tea, half lemonade—thanks to my Twin Cities friends Sasha and Stephanie. It ranks up there with the world’s great summer thirst quenchers, including Thai iced tea and German Radlers*—beer spiked with a little carbonated lemonade—but indeed, I am watching my caffeine this … Continue reading
I have never been one of those dainty women who finishes half a sandwich and then announces, “That was delicious! I think I’ll save the other half for later.” Rather, perhaps my cup of soup and the first half of the sandwich and a side salad will tamp down enough hunger for me to slowly … Continue reading
