Apples are one of the most widely cultivated fruits in the world and a staple of the dessert menu that transcends culture and time: apple sharlotka from Russia, apple strudel from Vienna, Alsatian apple tart and tarte tatin from France, and apple pie from America. The beauty of apples is, unlike most fruit, an apple... Continue Reading →
Food Finds: Blue Popcorn
If you’ve never tried heirloom popcorn, you may be surprised that each variety has a unique flavor—some are nutty, others are sweet…so they say. I’ve tried many varieties but unless you eat them without fat or salt (no, but thank you), you can barely catch a whiff of the flavor that makes them prized above... Continue Reading →