Alice Waters. Chez Panisse. Slow Food.  Living as we do in the era of fast and faster food–you know flamin’ cheetos and deep fried oreos–how good it is to slow down and reflect upon what we eat, when we eat it, and to appreciate the…

I am dreading the moment this season when the stone fruits disappear from the farmers markets. Luckily, as I was looking for a new plum recipe to use the plums I bought at Sunday’s market, I came across Marian Burros’ classic plum torte recipe. What…