In response to a recent comment about Frances Mayes and Under the Tuscan Sun: it turned out that after 100 pages I couldn’t read anymore. The book was layered in an orgy of descriptions, as rich and creamy as her pancetta cream sauce. Too much. I wanted to start throwing tomatoes, as red as the [...]

It’s so beautiful outside it’s almost impossible to do anything else but stare out on the bay in a peaceful sort of daze. How can one work? Perhaps this is why most island countries are underdeveloped — buildings, education, indoor plumbing — fuck no, let’s grab cocktails and head to the beach.
I’m reading Under the [...]

Anthony Bourdain is my pass, I discussed it with my boyfriend last week; though, I have to admit it was a close call with Tommy Lee Jones. Why not Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp or George Clooney? Well, frankly, I happen to be dating my own version of juicy man meat, movie star good looks, witty [...]

Welcome Home Dinner:
Brussel Sprouts sauteed with shallots and garlic, Sliced Tomatoes with fresh garlic, olive oil and balsamic, Pork Chop in a soy-maple-chili glaze.
I apologize for the lack of posts last week. I was on a cruise and thus far too drunk, full and poor to report any Worst Cook deliciousness. It’s good to [...]

Need something to put on your coffee table that will inspire conversation even in the most awkward of situations? Think along the lines of your significant other spitting out that you’re a high powered atheist in a room of born again Christians. Can you hear the crickets?
My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final [...]