The Grind

Chicken Liver Pâté

The quintessence of snobbery and hoity-toityness the world over – Pâté, brioche, and champagne. A ménage à trois made in gastronomic Paradise?

Life Is Like a Box of…

…Chocolates With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, nothing says “I love you” like a beautifully wrapped box of delectable chocolate candies. But nothing says, “I adore you” like a beautifully crafted plate of homemade chocolate goodies. Believe it or not, chocolate candies are easier to make than most homemade baked desserts, require less ingredients, or rather, …

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Jump-in-the-Mouth Chicken?

For me, using fresh herbs, especially whole leaves, in a savory dish adds both flavor and visual impact. Who can miss that entire sage leaf resting atop a butterflied chicken breast, the leaf of basil seemingly sprouting from your margherita pizza, or a whole sprig of rosemary tucked beneath the skin of a roast turkey …

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It’s the Hap-Happiest Season of All…

The month or so between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is, without question, my favorite time of year…with scents of the season that delight and tease my senses…