Dates: The Edible Jewel of the Desert
As a youngster and even as a college student, a highlight of the drive from Tucson to Southern California was the anticipation of stopping for a date shake. That sumptuous […]
Honey: The latest artisanal obsession
It was a simple sandwich – thinly sliced bakery white bread, a smooth layer of butter and the crowning jewel – honey. My five-year-old palate was intrigued; I’d never tasted […]
Gastronomy Is…
The Merriam-Webster definition of gastronomy: 1. “The art or science of good eating.” 2. “Culinary customs or styles.” Keeping that in mind, don’t we all live in our own gastronomy […]
Birria
It’s so interesting how certain dishes develop a cult following. My earliest devotion was to the fried clams at Howard Johnson’s at the Jersey Shore with the caveat that was […]
