Carmel-by-the-Sea, on the south side of the Monterey Peninsula, is a bucket-list bullet point.  A stroll along Ocean Avenue with its destination shopping, art galleries, …

Every time I go to buy farm produce, I worry that this could be it. At this time of year, local bounty can end abruptly.  …

All of a sudden, apples are everywhere. You can have your pumpkin spice whatever, squash in its many delicious colors and flavors, or slow-simmered stews.  …

“I love the market,” Chef Bill Taibe proclaimed. “It’s the center of food in Fairfield County.”  Taibe is the chef-owner of some of the best …

If you’re a regular reader of this column, then you know I’m a fan of bakeries. Even if you only read occasionally, it must be …

Winemakers are lying awake at night.   They may make a glamorous product enjoyed by millions both every day and for special occasions, but at …

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, …

The fragrance from the simmering pot filled the house — rich tomato, warm spices, and sharp vinegar. I was making a first try at slow …