When I was 25, my cooking skills had progressed beyond “rudimentary” to “functional.” I’d acquired a few cookbooks and kitchen essentials, while developing enough technique to feed myself. But I was a slave to recipes and measuring cups. Had you asked me to be creative … Read More →
The soft pretzel in Manhattan is ubiquitous. While in the city yesterday, I must have passed four or five carts selling among other foods, pretzels, and we weren’t even in a touristy part of town. Westchester? Different story. In fact, a Google search for soft … Read More →
I’m a health-conscious guy and try to eat pretty clean during the week. But when my boss wanted to go out for lunch the other day, I had a moment of weakness and blurted out, “Let’s go to Burgers, Shakes & Fries!” So … Read More →
Sweet and Heat at Little Thai Kitchen
I love spicy food, but not at the expense of well developed flavors. Anyone can assemble a dish that blows your head off; that’s not skill shining through, that’s merely throwing in more chilies or hot sauce. Heat and nothing else is not interesting. What’s … Read More →