I recently received samples of Neuro. The creator of these drinks, which are basically dietary supplements, Diana Jenkins, developed Neuro along with a team of …
Giveaways
100 perfect pairings: Jill Silverman Hough
Have you ever had a crush on a book? Don’t laugh but I have a crush on this book. It is gorgeous, smart, well-written, and …
The Glorious Pasta of Italy: Domenica Marchetti
I met Domenica Marchetti when I started writing about food. I think it was about six or so years ago and we were seated together …
Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson
I don’t think I can do justice to a write-up about this book. I have always adored Heidi Swanson’s blog – 101 Coobooks and loved …
Coconut oil is hot again!
I really enjoy reading Melissa Clark’s Good Appetite column in the New York Times. Recently, she did a story on coconut oil. I was very …
Serve Yourself
I have been waiting for SERVE YOURSELF since Joe Yonan, food and travel section editor at the Washington Post, told me about it, a year …
Sanjeev Kapoor's How to Cook Indian – come and get it!
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been called “the Rachael Ray of India,” but by Ray’s own admission, he has a bigger audience, has published more books …
Spice Disasters!
Oh, let me count the number of ways I mess up! I have used salt instead of sugar, added cayenne when I thought I was …
Chef Obsessions, Wine Enthusiast online, March 2011
Tell me: Which is the one ingredient you love to cook with that you feel turns your dishes from simple to spectacular? I would love …
Indian-inspired chocolates for Valentine's Day
When Co Co. Sala first opened, a couple of years ago, I could not get a date (read hubby) to go with me to opening …