Author Archives: Carol

Beyond 52 Cuisines: #53 Basque

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Carol

Hey-ho, I told you we’re not finished with these cuisines! The world is a huuuuuge place and its foods and flavors, practically unlimited. This month we set our sights on the cuisine of the Basque country, the region of southwestern … Continue reading →

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Distinctive Weekend Cocktails

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Carol

Himself, a.k.a. Hungry Passport’s husband, a.k.a. Andrew Penn Romine is taking on a new challenge in his blog. Each Friday he plans to write about a different cocktail–not your run-o-the-mill stuff (and no, rum & Coke is NOT a cocktail. … Continue reading →

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Report from the Deep Freeze: I HEART Bigos!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Carol

Yesterday I pulled a container of bigos out of the freezer and moved it into the fridge so I could have it for lunch today. Now it’s lunchtime, and I’m in heaven. In case you don’t recall, while reporting on … Continue reading →

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The Imposter in the Garden

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Carol

The healthiest plant in my garden these days–and for quite some time now–is what is known as a curry plant. This frosty-green perennial is available for purchase at the gardening center alongside herbs like oregano, thyme, parsley, tarragon and sage. … Continue reading →

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Home From the Greenbrier: A Retrospective

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Carol

 How do I sum up the Greenbrier experience? I’ve perused the writings of my fellow attendees of the Symposium for Professional Food Writers at the Greenbrier during the past few days. Their reflections are comprehensive, coherent and helpful, while I … Continue reading →

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