Writing about food since 2004.
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Speaking of pie…
I had the best day on Monday with Julie of A Finger in Every Pie who took me to Arthur Avenue for my “virtual” book tour. Click the link and read all about our adventure. Thanks, Julie, for a great day and especially for this cannoli, the best I’ve ever had in my life:Where did…
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Book News / Life Updates
– This Monday (September 24th) I’ll be reading from my book at the Park Slope Barnes and Noble at 7:30 PM. I’d love to see all of you there! This is your chance to show your support for the book in public, plus I’d love to sign your copy. And you’ll get to meet Craig…
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Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
Here’s an easy dinner from Patricia Wells’s “Provence Cookbook.” In a food processor, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 1 small onion (peeled and finely minced), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/4 cup mint leaves finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper and roll the mixture into 24 meatballs…
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Acme Instant Book Tour
When I asked Kevin of Acme Instant Food if I could visit his site on my virtual book tour, I had no idea what I was in for–neither, apparently, did my book. What follows is Kevin’s video (you can read his commentary here); as you can see, he took this touring business quite literally: Thanks…
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The Wine Man
This week we end our Virtual Book Tour over at Lenndevours. So pop a cork, pour yourself a glass, and give us a read. And if you haven’t bought your book yet, please do so!
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Food Fiction Friday: Mrs. Bushwick’s Blueberry Muffins
Not every muffin inspires a story, but the one you see above did. That’s the muffin I had a few weeks ago at Flatbush Farm and it’s the best blueberry muffin I’ve ever had. In honor of it, I composed a short story for this, the first ever Food Fiction Friday. Will I write a…
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Food TV’S Unsung Hero: Mark Bittman
I am not a minimalist: my desk, like my life, overflows with clutter; I like big, loud, campy entertainment; at MoMA I roll my eyes at “White on White” and bow down before Dali, Kandinsky and Magritte (and not just because I like apples.) You’d think that if presented with a TV show by a…
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MattBites, Gastronomie
Thanks to Matt at MattBites for hosting me today on the Virtual Book Tour. Tomorrow we visit Fatemeh at Gastronomie for a LIVE CHAT. This is a chance for you, loyal reader, to ask me questions LIVE. The times for the chat are 9 to 9:30 am PST & 4 to 4:30 pm PST. I’m…
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How To Make Your Guests Love You In Five Short Steps
1. Buy Medjool dates, remove the pits. 2. Stuff each date with a square–or stick–of real Parmesan (1- by 1/4 inch) 3. Wrap each date with 1/3 a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 4. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 5 minutes, then turn with tongs and bake 5…
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Corks, Knives, Hearts and Boys
Today, the Virtual Book Tour takes us on two stops. The first stop is Cork and Knife where site proprietor Chip Griffin asked me some really great questions which I enjoyed answering. His readers asked me even more questions in the comments which I’m about to answer over there, so be in the lookout for…
