Writer Chad Ward gives you all the details—gory and not—about what to look for in an excellent kitchen knife, how to buy it, and what to watch out for.
Notes from Portugal: Gavião Novo | Madeira
Nov 29, 2007 by
Janet Boileau, Portuguese food scholar, enjoys the food on Madeira, including wine-garlic pork sandwiches and limpets grilled with butter and garlic.
Notes from Portugal: Campo de Ourique | Lisbon
Nov 02, 2007 by
Janet Boileau and David Leite met photographer Nuno Correia for lunch at a Lisbon restaurant, where they get restaurant recommendations and travel tips.
Notes from Portugal: Bica do Sapato | Lisbon
Sep 20, 2007 by
David finds the fashion statement at Bica do Sapato restaurant in Lisbon to be an inspiration while cooking at home. A tip: the shirts run small.
Notes from Portugal: Pois Café | Lisbon
Sep 17, 2007 by
Pois Cafe, a local restaurant in the Sé district of Lisbon, becomes a favorite spot of David Leite’s while he lives and works in Portugal. Tip: Get there early.
Reserve Some Frosting, Stir in Nuts for Glamour
Sep 07, 2007 by
A gift of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book made Paulette Licitra examine her mother-daughter relationship, the role of a wife and women’s identity.
In a ’64 T-Bird, Chasing a Date with a Clam
Aug 29, 2007 by
David pursues one of his great passions: fried clams. But not just any fired clams, but the fried clams of his youth, with plump juicy bellies.
Rhode Island Chowder Still Confounds — and Satisfies
Jun 21, 2007 by
The longtime favorite of Rhode Islanders is a clear-broth clam chowder made with only quahogs, salt pork, potatoes, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
Notes from Portugal: Rossio Square | Lisbon
Jun 12, 2007 by
David spends his days immersed in the Portuguese way of life, dining and working like a true Lisboeta in Rossio square in the heart of old Lisbon.
One-Armed Mirepoix and Other Culinary Misadventures
Aug 24, 2006 by
Of all the bad things that could befall a baby, what happened to me was perhaps the best of the worst. I was born with only one arm. Well, sort of. Technically, I was born with radial aplasia, a condition that made my right arm about the size and shape of a plucked turkey wing. [...]
Alfajores: The Family Cookie
Aug 17, 2006 by
Alfajores are a family staple in Ana Schwartzman’s home. No wonder: alfajores are shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche and covered in chocolate.
Some Like It Pink
Aug 13, 2006 by
Little-known fact: L.A. has its own posh version of the classic Sno Ball. And it has for years. No lie. David divulges all.
The Lazy Man’s Brunch
Oct 04, 2004 by
This easy recipe for deep-dish French toast made with brioche promises big rewards for little work. Make it the night before then pop it in the oven.
Pastéis de Belém: On the Trail of a Portuguese Legend
Jun 26, 2004 by
Pasteis de nata, Portugal’s creamy custard cups wrapped in a crackly pastry, have no equal. David visits the Confeitaria de Belem, where they originated.
São Miguel Trip Planner
May 04, 2004 by
The who, what, when, where, and how of putting together a trip to Sao Miguel, Portugal.
Feeding the Feast
May 04, 2004 by
Portugal’s Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres is one of the largest religious feasts in the world and serves some of the country’s tastiest street food.
La Bouche Speaks: An Interview with Paula Wolfert
Nov 22, 2003 by
An Interview with award-winning food writer, cookbook author, and culinary treasure Paula Wolfert.
Whether Fresh or Canned, Pumpkin Takes the Cake
Nov 01, 2003 by
This pumpkin cake with maple cream cheese frosting, well, takes the cake. Canned pumpkin makes it easy, the cream cheese frosting makes it delicious.
Portugal’s Chouriço Sausage is Ready for its Close-up
Oct 25, 2003 by
Portuguese pork sausage, called chourico, is a tasty alternative to Spanish chorizo. Chourico stars in this supper frittata recipe.
Lisbon Trip Planner
Sep 04, 2003 by
The who, what, when, where, and how of putting together a trip to Lisbon.