The other evening I was lucky to spend an evening with Stefania Barzini. Hosted by Beatrice Ughi, Stefania is a well renowned Italian chef and author. She also runs a cooking school, as well. With five of us sharing a typically small New York City kitchen,...
My friend Domenico… how to describe him? It's hard to capture all the qualities that make him such a great friend. Especially around food. I often mention him in my posts on Stir The Pots. There's a reason. He's a man of food, whether cooking, baking...
While it’s still the season for late winter root vegetable (not even close to time for summer tomatoes), here is what’s been stirring in my pot. Old classics that include some fermenting, pickling, baking, food for thought and regeneration from...
Usually at work we reserve lobster for the summer, whether served alone or in various guises, garnishes and salad. But this autumn – and more recently – I’ve brought into more regularly to the menu. It’s always popular. Lobster poached in...
Thanksgiving is over, but with chestnuts and pumpkin still in my larder, I invited my friend Domenico to come over and create an Italian spin for the thanks. Not to blow our own bugle but can I? We created a fall pasta suite that transformed this holiday harvest...
