Food, Photography and Bon Mots
I’m in love. OK. Not in love in love. I’m in love with this white bean ragout. It is spectacular–garlicky, cheesy, beany spectacular. Ragouts haven’t always been held in high esteem,though. Notably, eighteenth-century Tom Jones author Henry Fielding blamed Britain’s declining military prowess on the…
Here is a beautiful piece of writing about bread baking and about finding a personal connection with the food you prepare in general. I’ve vowed that I will be a better bread baker starting this year. I’ll let you know how that comes out. http://www.saveur.com/baker-apprentice-frederic-lalos
My friend Marion is an impeccable cook, one who always enjoys the challenge of a new recipe. Months ago, when I was reeling from the loss of my dog Misty, Marion kindly brought me a loaf of this wonderful bread. It was love at first…
