Chefs, Home Cooks & Hospitality Professionals
October may be the month of optimal autumn foliage, peak apple harvest and prime pumpkin carving, but it’s also when we break out the sweaters as temperatures begin to plummet. Bowls of steamy, nourishing soup are the perennial cure for mid-autumn chills, providing an immediate source of comfort that’s unmatched in the world of electric […]
What comes to mind at the thought of “American” food? Your answer will depend on where you live, as there may be no better example of a “regional cuisine” than the food habits of the United States. All parts of the U.S. have a unique style to offer, but it’s indisputable that the most bold, […]
Few nations can compete with Nepal in regards to simultaneously serene and terrifying scenery. But while geography may be Nepal’s claim to fame, the cuisine of this little nation wedged between India and Tibet has continued to experience a surge in popularity over the past several years. Manchester, NH recently welcomed it’s third Nepali restaurant, […]
Many of us watched the final moments of 2019 unfold with gusto, antsy at the thought of a new decade. few could have predicted that the start of 2020 would be roaring not with decadence and excitement, but rather with disease and fear. COVID-19 has proved to be a devastating threat to public life and […]
Chocolate, like so many foods, encompasses a wide range of specimens that vary considerably in quality and price. While there’s nothing wrong with tearing open the iconic dark brown packaging of that Hershey’s milk chocolate bar from time to time, sometimes something a little more special is called for. Wander into almost any conventional supermarket, […]
There is something oddly gratifying about finding a restaurant that provides satisfying meals at no-frills prices. As an admittedly frugal foodie, I’m always in search of places where the customer gets more for less, and few New Hampshire cities are more equipped with providing inexpensive eats to visitors than Nashua. The state’s second largest city […]
During my three month excursion to Italy, I had the pleasure of visiting Budapest, the culturally-rich capital of Hungary. It is the land of gorgeous open-air bath houses, eccentric ruin bars and some of the heartiest, most comforting cuisine in all of Europe. The many high-calorie, meat-focused dishes that appear on menus across Budapest are […]
I have a special place in my heart for Umami, a distinctive farm-centric restaurant named after that elusive fifth flavor. My admiration for their burgers, hand-cut tempura fries and authentic 19th century farmhouse atmosphere runs deep, and after almost four years of business in the striking town of Northwood, an area with fewer than 150 […]
For years, 116 Bridge Street in Pelham was occupied by Alicia’s diner, a cozy, no-frills breakfast spot that won over the hearts and stomachs of countless locals and hunger-stricken folks passing through the state line. The diner’s closing, while unfortunate for its many regulars, led to a series of modern renovations with the intent of […]
Anyone who came across my first “stomach meets stomach” article knows that my time in Florence turned me into a die-hard consumer of Lampredotto, the locally-famous cow stomach concoction served at numerous street carts across the city. It’s one of the relatively few Tuscan specialties that has yet to migrate outside of it’s place of […]