The Food Maven Diary Archives :
April 2001
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Friday, April 27, 2001
2001-04-28 Zaletti: Venetian Cornmeal Biscotti
I first learned about Zaletti from Thomas Halik, the proprietor of Not Just Rugalach, which has stands at various Greenmarkets around the city. (See... [more]
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
2001-04-26 Wine Buy: Falua from Portugal
This is a tiny bit confusing. Falua is the name of the wine and the name of the type of sail boat that is depicted on the elegant, minimalist label. ... [more]
Monday, April 23, 2001
2001-04-24 Asparagus Milanese
Have you ever eaten asparagus raw, the moment they are cut from the ground? They taste almost like nuts, hazelnuts, with a bit of sweetness and a ba... [more]
Saturday, April 21, 2001
2001-04-22 Neapolitan Stuffed Artichokes
Artichokes are at their seasonal peak right now and it is as if Mother Nature synchronized them with what we call Spring Fever, that feeling of love... [more]
Wednesday, April 18, 2001
2001-04-19 Kosher Naples At Table
When I sign books at events I am often approached by potential buyers who say, "I would love to buy your book, Naples At Table, but I'm kosher."
I... [more]
Tuesday, April 17, 2001
2001-04-18 Great Restaurant Dishes
When I was the restaurant critic of the New York Daily News, every few months I would write a column called "The Best Things I've Eaten," which sing... [more]
Sunday, April 15, 2001
2001-04-16 The Best Italian Easter Cake
Buona Pasquetta. Happy Easter Monday. I don't celebrate myself, but all of Italy does. It's a national holiday there, a day traditionally devoted to ... [more]
Saturday, April 14, 2001
2001-04-15 Fish Marechiaro-style
Marechiaro is a spot in Naples. The word literally means "clear sea" and the spot is – surprise! – facing and bordering the sea. Actually, it is tec... [more]
Wednesday, April 11, 2001
2001-04-12 Wine Buy: Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Vineyard 1999, which is produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, a famous Washington State winery, is a Sau... [more]
Tuesday, April 10, 2001
2001-04-11 Migliaccio: Aunt Loretta's Cheesecake
I suppose the subject of migliaccio has come up several times lately because in some Italian-American families it is traditional for Easter.
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Monday, April 9, 2001
2001-04-10 Jacques Torres and Molten Chocolate Cake
Jacques Torres, the French pastry chef and now chocolatier, was on my radio program today. He made his name in the U.S. as the pastry man at Le Cirqu... [more]
Sunday, April 8, 2001
2001-04-09 Tsimmes
I have been making my great-grandmother's prune and sweet potato tsimmes for at least 20 years, and I watched it being made and ate it for 30 years ... [more]
Wednesday, April 4, 2001
2001-04-05 Wine Buy: Bogle Petite Sirah
Bogle Petite Sirah, 1999 is from Sacramento Delta, California, hardly the best-known wine growing area out West. Then again, Petite Sirah, which is ... [more]
Tuesday, April 3, 2001
2001-04-04 Chocolate Mousse Sponge
My dear friend Rozanne Gold has done it again, written a cookbook that is sheer genius. And I don't exaggerate just because I love her like a sister... [more]
Monday, April 2, 2001
2001-04-03 Cabbage and Matzoh Farfel
Back in 1993, I must have conducted a "Passover Favorites" recipe contest, which was probably a promotion for one of my sponsors. (Who can remember?)... [more]
Sunday, April 1, 2001
2001-04-02 Philadelphia's The Book and The Cook
I'm just back from Philadelphia's The Book and The Cook, the original and still largest event of this type. What is it? Cookbook authors from all ove... [more]
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