From The Hour: Hard Cider – Bottled at Last
Back in November, at the tail end of Fall, before anyone contemplated the possibility of a killer winter, we went to Beardsley’s Cider Mill in …
From The Hour: Love that Sourdough Bread
I was ogling the bread, as I usually do, when our friend Diane said, “Semifreddie’s is the best sourdough in San Francisco.” We were visiting …
From The Hour: Cool Off With a G & T
Crisp, cool and refreshing with a snap of citrus, flavored with herbs and spices from exotic lands, and with a reported medicinal benefit, the Gin …
From The Hour: We All Scream for Ice Cream
Memorial Day has come and gone, taking us to Summer – the high season for ice cream! Sure, we eat some ice cream during the …
From The Hour: Exploring South African Wine and Food
I like wines made from the Chenin Blanc grape. They have an appealing mix of exotic fruit flavors, brisk acidity, and (in some cases) a …
South African Wine Dinner Menu & Wines
Frank’s Feast South Africa Wine Diner MENU BILTONG – seasoned dried beef DROEWORS – dried beef sausage Dried apricots, cranberries and golden raisins St Andre …
Chicken Curry Potjiekos – South Africa
Adapted from www.potjiekosworld.com This was the centerpiece of our South African wine dinner in May 2015 Serves: 8 Ingredients 10 chicken thighs – bone in, …
South African Melktert (Custard Pie)
Served for dessert at our South African wine dinner, May 2015 Makes one 9 inch deep dish pie 3 T butter, melted 1 cup white …
From The Hour: Ramp It Up!
My neighbor Myriam is a forager, but not at tag sales. She goes out into the woods looking for wild edible foods. The other day …
Frank’s New England Clam Chowder
This is a quick and easy recipe for Sunday night supper or whenever the mood strikes. Keep some cans of clams in the cupboard. The …