Solange, my almost-mother-in-law, used to make coq au vin (chicken in wine) quite often. Stylish, beautiful, generous and funny, she...

When the temperature turns warm, we reach for cooling foods. Sorbets and ice cream are delicious ways to help beat...

When the weather turns hot, all I want to do is drink – water, mostly – and eat light, very...

Located across the Hudson River, Newark is the largest city in New Jersey and the third oldest of the major...

When the weather’s good, few of us want to stay indoors, especially at lunch time. And in New York City, vendors...

I had Bananas Foster a few years ago when a friend brought it to a party. I couldn’t believe how...

My almost mother-in-law and second mom was a fabulous cook who hosted elaborate parties. She was a stickler for attractive...

After my first visit to London, I returned home and cooked Shepherd’s Pie almost every week! I couldn’t get enough...

As I might have mentioned in previous posts, I’ll try anything. My tour of Stonehenge came with lunch so we...

I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had steak. Once when I saw Ella Fitzgerald in...