Tag Archives: summer

Star Anise Stars in Authentic Vietnamese Summer Rolls

July 16, 2012 by Jim Feldman

Authentic Vietnamese Summer Rolls, finished

By Julie Lien. How often have I looked at Star Anise and wondered what to do with it? Lots of times, and when I have found a recipe using it well, it has always been for baking. Our friend Julie’s mother … Continue reading →

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Homemade Basil Pesto

August 26, 2011 by Jim Feldman

When I was a teenager I had the great good fortune to be sent to Italy to live with my mother’s family. My cousins Chiaretta and Cesare were given me as their summer assignment, so off we went. One of … Continue reading →

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Ottavia’s Summer Tomato & Cucumber Salad

August 25, 2011 by Jim Feldman

Summer Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Balsamic and Garnacha Wine Vinegar and Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The sheer abundance of tomatoes and cucumbers at this time of year can be a bit overwhelming. When these wonderful late summer treats are ripe and ready they don’t need much, and demand the very best companions on the plate. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Recipes We Love, Side Dishes | Tagged balsamic vinegar, cucumber, dressing, olive oil, oregano, red onion, salad, summer, tomatoes, wine vinegar | Leave a comment

Tomato Season is Here at Last!

August 4, 2011 by Jim Feldman

Tomato Season is here at last! Every year we wait as the tomatoes ripen in the garden, showing up first in local farm stands and markets. But when ours are perfect we want to treat them perfectly. I usually add … Continue reading →

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It’s Barbecue Time!

August 3, 2011 by Gena Heyward

August is here, vegetables and fruit are at their peak, and we’re outside enjoying the weather. Everyone is hungry but it is just too hot to do much in the kitchen. So fire up the barbecue and do it outdoors. Continue reading →

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Summer Heirloom Tomato Tartar with Scamorza and Black Olive Oil

July 23, 2010 by Jim Feldman

Summer, vine-ripened tomatoes in stunning colors and flavors that only happen once a year! Try this masterful recipe by Francis Reynard, featuring the tastes and fragrances of the Greek Islands with Chios Spice Blend. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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From Parvaneh Holloway, a delicious Persian treat with Saffron, Cardamom and Pistachios

Just in time for the Holidays, this excellent Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is perfectly aged and beautifully packaged. A perfect gift for your favorite home cook.

We came across these extraordinary fruit-infused vinegars as we searched the globe for the best and the newest products. From the finest name in balsamic products from Modena, Italy, these offer a sublime palette of flavors from sweet to sour.

Hiroko Shimbo's breakthrough cookbook illuminates American home cooking with Japanese ingredient and simple recipes.

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Our colleague and friend, chef Hiroko Shimbo, has illuminated the world of fine Japanese ingredients for us. This collection of Japanese Pantry Essentials provides you with a full palette of possibilities.

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