“If I had it all to do over again, I would do most all things differently. However, how would I know that if, I had not had the opportunity to do them the first time.” – Janice Markowitz, author Four years ago I was taken out for my birthday by a couple of friends and… Read More Makeover
“With my griddle of justice, I BASH the enemy in the head, or I burn them like so! I also have some truth syrup, which is low in fat.” – The Waffler, Mystery Men (1999) Adrian E. Miller is an ex-politico and lawyer turned food historian who has a forthcoming book on the history of… Read More Food News a la Plancha
“This is a moment to seize. The kaleidoscope has been shaken, the pieces are in flux, soon they will settle again. Before they do, let us re-order this world around us.” – Tony Blair, UK Prime Minister If you’re not connected to me via our Facebook page or Twitter feed [dropped Twitter in 2024], it’s… Read More The New Order of Things
“Before 18th May 1810, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay were all part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish colony. At that time Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, was king of Spain. However, he was opposed by the Spanish Supreme Central Junta, a committee of local governments, which resisted him and… Read More From SIDE to Sabot
“Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time.” – Jules Renard, 19th century French dramatist A completely fun weekend with some totally fascinating people in attendance between the nights. I now know more about beekeeping and sting-less bees than I ever thought I would – there was… Read More The Early Years VII
“Inala ayihambi, kuhamba indlala Usually translated as: Plenty sits still, hunger is a wanderer.” – Zulu proverb A few short notes on worthy spots I’ve stopped at to grab a quick bite…. You might remember Arévalito, Arévalo 1478, Palermo, from when it was called Providencia and was located around the corner. Back then it was… Read More Wandering Bites
“If my memory serves me correctly…” – Chairman Kaga, Iron Chef …I swore that if I did another Iron Chef style dinner that I’d ban chocolate as one of the ingredients, given that in all five previous iterations, that was one of the two ingredients selected. Okay, this time they said “cocoa”, but still. I… Read More Battle: Game & Cocoa
“A wine shop was open and I went in for some coffee. It smelled of early morning, of swept dust, spoons in coffee-glasses and the wet circles left by wine glasses.” – Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms I promised a week or so ago that I’d bring in a more solid review of the… Read More Wine and Dine