Lessons from the Sage
As an author, chef, television personality, and teacher, Jacques Pépin is nothing short of legendary. Born in France in 1935, Pépin was a personal chef to Charles de Gaulle before immigrating to the U.S. More...
Then and Now
Food lit of the past and present By Jeffrey Steen and Wes Berkshire In the trying years of WWII, food as a luxuriant art and practiced indulgence was the last thing on American minds. More...
Five Pints of Wisdom with Jim Koch
It’s hard to believe that Sam Adams, the country’s preeminent microbrew, got its start in Jim Koch’s briefcase, surrounded by a few cold packs as he trekked form bar to bar in Boston. More...
Scotch Whiskey
Made mostly from barley, Scotch must be aged at least three years in oak barrels and conform to the other stipulations of the Scotch Whisky Order of 1990. More...
A Tale of Three Tuna
Imagine sitting down at your favorite sushi bar. The chef reaches across the fish case and serves you three pieces of sushi. “Bluefin tuna,” he says with a grin. More...
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