This is a difficult subject to broach in any context, but particularly so in a prim and proper family blog such as this, where it would be absolutely gauche to mention Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Elliot Spitzer, or their libertine... Read More »
Technology has certainly made it easier for people to share recipes. To wit, this blog would not have been possible just 15 years ago. But when it comes to pasta, I blame the Internet for stifling creativity. For example,... Read More »
To cry, or not to cry, that is the question: Whether 'tis Nobler in the mind to suffer The Slings and Arrows of eye-burning Onions, Or to take Arms against the Sea of tears, And by opposing end them: to not cry or weep No... Read More »
In case you were wondering, the creative genius behind the Guida Garrubbo logo is Davide Carbone, who hails from Biella, the Italian textile capital, in Piemonte. Naturally, these days he's doing cool things in Williamsburg,... Read More »
Hey, you got anchovies in my broccoli rabe. No, you got broccoli rabe in my anchovies. Want two great tastes that taste great together? Forget peanut butter and chocolate, and sweet and creamy for that matter, and go for... Read More »
Don’t get too excited, this recipe has absolutely nothing to do with either Richard Nixon’s home in California or Saint Clement himself (died AD 99), who was a martyr and the 4th Pope. No, today we celebrate the birth of... Read More »
On this Valentine's Day, I reflect back to when I first met Patricia, the ideal modern woman, desirable on so many levels: strong, artistic, beautiful, and smart. I placed her high up on a pedestal. And being the saint that I am,... Read More »
Unlike Lincoln, I would never walk a mile to return a penny. And unlike Washington, I would never admit to cutting down a cherry tree. But there are some things about which I cannot tell a lie, and one of them is Sunday Pasta. So... Read More »
When most people think of Germany, they think Autobahn, engineering, and Oktoberfest. I, however, think immediately of my favorite Teutonic Titwillow, Lili von Shtupp (as played by the immortal Madeline Kahn). She remains... Read More »
In the real world, a triathlete runs, swims, and bikes for most of the day. In New York, a triathlete does Physique57, Spins, and shops for most of the day. If you add in 10 miles of power walking in knee highs and a mini skirt,... Read More »
