Food for Thought

You’re walking past a bakery, a neighbor’s window, or a restaurant. A scent of something cooking wafts your way and suddenly you are transported. But to where? Stay with it a moment and you may recall your grandmother, or a stop along the way while traveling the world, or a lazy summer afternoon picnic. Suddenly the people, the places and the food are with you again, your emotions and senses alive to the memory. These stories are all about those magical times in our lives when food defined the moment. Share your food memories with us at info@theingredientfinder.com

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Queen Lil

July 15, 2010 by Barbara Bonn

Our dear friend Barbara Bonn sends us this wonderful food memory about her mother’s job in a fish place in Philadelphia. Try her wonderful recipe for Gravlax. Continue reading →

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Growing Up Ethnic in New York

June 29, 2010 by Jim Feldman

Being ethnic in the fifties and 60s was different than now. Everyone seemed to get on pretty well. We all knew and accepted that jokes were being told about people like us by people like them, but we were telling … Continue reading →

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“Riz al Crem” – Risotto with chicken and cream sauce

June 29, 2010 by Jim Feldman

Riz al crem (pronounced reez al cream) is a dish from the hill towns near Biella, in the foothills of the Alps in the northwest of Italy. The area is known for its rice and polenta dishes. Continue reading →

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Picnicking in Paris: A Moveable Feast

June 22, 2010 by Jim Feldman

One of my favorite memories from nearly three years spent in Paris was picnicking. For a culture whose twin obsessions are food and people watching, it is no wonder that this pastime has become a cultural staple: the picnic provides … Continue reading →

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