We’re deep into the fabled Dog Days of Summer. Nature almost mysteriously slows things down, allowing fruits and vegetable to ripen before the harvest and autumn’s glory. Tomatoes taste best now. I have a bowl in the kitchen loaded with wonderful Cherokee Purple’s from Grainger, Tennessee. The distinguished North Carolina journalist Lynn Brandon has roots …
These dishes almost beg for a patio feast or a picnic in the park. They represent tradition, invention and, of course, flavor. Chef Edna Lewis prepared her legendary fried chicken without shortcuts. Each bite affirms the power of freshness and originality. Florida native Art Smith continues to showcase the best of the Sunshine State with …
Few activities bring more comfort during our ongoing health crisis than preparing good food for dining enjoyment. These recipes are from American legends. They will bring a smile and are almost guaranteed to stimulate conversation and compliments. Hemingway’s Favorite Hamburger July 21 is the birthday of Ernest Hemingway, a bigger than life legend who embraced …
Internationally acclaimed Chef Thomas Keller observed that “a recipe has no soul. When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy, that is what cooking is all about.” These are …
“There really are not recipes, only millions of variations sparked by someone’s imagination and desire to be a little creative and different. American cooking is built, after all, on variations of old recipes from around the world.” James Beard. This week’s recipes are variations of Deep-South classics, particularly the cuisine of coastal South Carolinas, Georgia’s …
There is one All-American food. Barbecue. It has different meanings depending on geography. In the Carolinas, barbecue is usually pork and is mopped with a vibrant vinegar-based sauce while cooking. Memphis is all about pork ribs and pulled pork cooked with a dry rub and served with a tangy vinegar-tomato sauce. In Georgia, the birthplace …
While gearing up for the July Fourth Celebration we selected these three recipes that will do wonders for sagging spirits as we continue to thoughtfully protect ourselves and others. One is from the bucolic Blue Ridge mountains, another from deep South Georgia and the finale from France incorporating those delicious in-season peaches. Hopefully, these bring …
Although we never met, I owe much to Henry Flagler, the oil and railroad magnate who literally opened up Florida’s east coast. My earliest memories are enriched by the sights, sounds and flavors of Palm Beach, the magnificent product of Flagler’s luxury Island legacy. Before I was old enough to legally buy a cocktail, I …
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These recipes honor the memory of my father. A child of the Great Depression and World War II, he was at heart a country boy even after he rose to lofty positions in banking and finance. His appreciation of good fresh food was remarkable and I’m forever grateful he passed this passion to his children. …
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child You’ll enjoy these three delightful dishes that go a long way in stimulating the spirit by satisfying the appetite. Bonus: a Rosé for those hot days. Silk Road Skirt Steak Sate Ingredients: 2 pounds top sirloin …
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