On Christmas Eve last year, as we were picking up a prime rib at Huber’s for the lunch…
Mango sorbet & coconut ice cream
When we were in Jakarta two weeks ago, some lovely friends of ours gave us a boxful of…

Tagliatelle al ragù alla Bolognese
What do you cook when the person you delight in sharing the pleasures of the table with most…
Conehead
We recently received a reviewer’s copy of Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter written by Phoebe…
Canine comfort food
It seems like all the dogs in my life are currently not in the pink of health. Just…
Green salad
It’s unquestionably green, although I’m not quite sure why it’s called a salad. Our dear friend D has…
Pork roulade and minted coleslaw
Everyday realities (such as having a job, running a business or writing a thesis) make it impossible for…
Puppy love
Today, 2 April, our younger golden retriever, Alix, celebrates her fourth birthday. Friends have observed that we have…

Big on bigoli
Regular readers will know that I am a little obsessed with Chef Roberto Galetti’s Bigola Di Spinaci…