Here in a Sicilian courtyard, under a palm we speak of times past with Anna in the garden and her beloved forgotten fruits the sorb apple, quince and mulberry we bloody our hands with juice and pick less forgotten figs high up in the tree we are surrounded by 1000 …
At least a look at Franisco Lillo making paella at Casa Ana. I felt to post the photo’s even without the recipe for now. Just because. From last fall’s program in Spain.
I was not surprised when Ms. Kinney told me she wanted to bring her husband, Bob, of 30 years along on her trip to Morocco.
Luciano Casini’s aunt Lia and me. Elba 2005 Letter to Sally April 3, 2003. Last night was the festa for Luciano’s restaurant as you know. 30 years! It was one of those parties where you don’t know but one or two people apart from the host. I started to wonder …
There is much to say about Anna Tasca Lanza. My affection and respect for her is immense. It will take me a while to digest and post a proper tribute. Here is her daughter Fabrizia’s moving account of her mother’s last days for all of those who knew her.
Cave d’Affinage To be an affineur, is to be an expert on aging. Of cheese. In St. Remy de Provence, cheese makers bring their cheeses to this shop, where the resident affineur will take their product and put it in the ripening cellar. An affineur is sometimes described as the …