The day started with a punch in the face from a tropical air mass that had once been named Fred. But by the evening we …

Is a galette a pie for a lazy baker?  I don’t really think there’s such a thing as a lazy baker, but a galette is …

In addition to outdoor fun and great eating, summer is a time to kick back with a good book, podcast, or video.  Between seasonal activities, …

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday. As a dad, I can tell you that it should be celebrated with unreserved abandon, eclipsed only by Mother’s …

Some of the best summer-season food is found at roadside stands. Burgers, dogs, shakes, fried seafood, and ice cream all have a special cachet when …

“Aromatic and fruity white wines come out in the Summer.  You see them everywhere,” says winemaker Rob Takigawa from the Tangent Wine Company in California’s …

Is there a more magical combination than rum and tropical fruit?  Think of a rum punch, a tiki drink, Mai Tai, or just rum with …

“Oysters “R” in season.”  Have you ever heard that old-time bit of advice on shellfish consumption? The message was a warning to avoid fresh oysters …

Bright red vine-ripened tomatoes piled high in their luscious glory herald some of the best eating of the season.   In August farm bounty is displayed …

I watched as master chef Jacques Pepin took a handful of fresh thyme, stems and all, and tossed it into his braised veal roast. It’s …