A gift of the gods in your produce aisle? That’s what Homer said of pears in his epic, The Odyssey. Interestingly, pears are named in the top twenty most popular fruits by the FDA, and it is no... Read more >>

Fall is one of my favorite seasons for eating. I love all the winter squashes, greens, and especially the pears. Pears are a special treat. Since they have to be picked when they are hard, it’s... Read more >>

Ingredients: 1 delicata squash, peeled and cubed (you can use butternut squash if you can’t find a delicata) 2 pears, peeled and cored then cubed 1 small onion,... Read more >>

For a long time chocolates have been associated with romance and Valentine’s Day, but there’s another sensual food, known for its sexy curves, mellow tones, and delicate aromas, that... Read more >>

Recently, a friend of mine hosted the Berkeley Grilled Cheese Invitational, a competitive event that sought to put a new spin on an old favorite. Instead of Velveeta and Wonder Bread, there was smoked... Read more >>

As a kid one of my favorite dinners was pork chops and applesauce. Now that I am all grown up, I realize that dinner is so 1970’s Brady Bunch. It is a new decade in a new millennium and... Read more >>

I love pears. I am positively crazy for the fresh, clean taste, the juicy, tender texture and the luscious sweetness. Shhh, don’t tell apples but pears are my favorite fall fruit. It... Read more >>

They’re everywhere—organic and locally operated food stores. What’s your favorite? Mine is Paul’s Fruit Market in Louisville, Kentucky (my hometown). As a boy, my mom would... Read more >>

After reading the story about the girl who thought she was cooking a beef brisket when she was really cooking a corned beef brisket (and also since St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner),... Read more >>