Easy chicken and cauliflower curry
Here we are in self-isolation, the whole world now included. As a writer, I believe I’ve been in training for this situation all my life. And as “a writer who cooks,” I’m focusing exclusively on comfort food. Right now, all of us need comforting and food can be a simple source of comfort. Here’s an easy chicken and cauliflower curry that hits the spot. Continue reading “COMFORTING CURRY”
As confirmed cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus continue to spike outside Asia, major cruise lines around the world have responded with a variety of actions, including a temporary suspension of their scheduled cruises. But it’s likely a case of doing too little, too late to save some cruise lines from getting financially swamped by the virus tsunami. Continue reading “WILL COVID-19 SINK THE CRUISE INDUSTRY?”
Like many tipplers, our wine scribe Jim Walker has long adored the wines of Burgundy. But, when he began his wine importing business, he never imagined that one day he might represent a winery from that storied land of Bacchus. Yet, as improbable as it might seem, he eventually had not one but three Burgundy producers in his vinous stable. This is a story about one of them. Continue reading “A BURGUNDY GAMBAL”
Caldo verde, Portuguese green soup with corn bread
With a five-day window in our upcoming trip to UK, we’re trying to think of somewhere in Europe to visit; a cheap, quick flight to an intriguing destination, where we’ve never been, and with an opportunity to sample the local cuisine. Continue reading “OUR PORTUGUESE CULINARY JOURNEY BEGINS”
Fettuccine carbonara soia
As we move away from red meat in our diet, I’m trying out various forms of soy meat. Some of this fake meat tastes real. Others, I’m not so sure. Continue reading “FAKE MEAT! REALLY!”
Gentlemans Portion 