(March 17, 2012) While studying abroad more than 40 years ago, I took a brief holiday in Ireland. Well before the words ‘locovore,’... More
Cooking — Archive
The Simple Art Of Cooking: Super Scallops
(February 29, 2012) Sweet, succulent scallops are one of the joys of the table throughout the year. This versatile shellfish seems to be... More
The Simple Art of Cooking: Superior Sauté
(February 22, 2012) The French word sauter means “to jump.” To sauté is to cook quickly and brown food in a skillet containing... More
The Simple Art Of Cooking
(January 9, 2012) I was so inspired by a column Mark Bittman of The New York Times wrote for the magazine’s January 1,... More
Cooking At Home
(October 27, 2011) Ever since I got back from Italy for a vacation, I’ve become completely obsessed with wine and cooking at home.... More
The Simple Art Of Cooking
(October 10, 2011) Leaves are falling but farmers markets on the East End are alive and well. On Saturday, October 1, I had... More
Great Grilling for the Last Weekend of Summer
(September 4, 2011) One can’t talk about the final weekend of summer in the Hamptons without talking about grilling. The East End is... More
The Simple Art Of Cooking
(August 27, 2011) The dog days of August are still with us and dinnertime necessitates speed and simplicity. I’m thinking pasta with an... More
The Simple Art of Cooking With Silvia Lehrer
(August 18, 2011) It all started with Penny Simon’s deliciously piquant Kirby cucumber salad. Penny, a busy Manhattan consultant, loves to cook in... More
Gordon Ramsay Praises Nobu in Southampton
(July 13, 2011) Gordon Ramsay stopped in at Nobu in Southampton Saturday night. The host of “MasterChef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” complimented the staff... More
