As a former student of Julie’s (although one never stops learning from her!)and currently her assistant and friend I can only add to the kudos already heaped upon her by Jim. Like, Jim, I am a great lover of Indian food and...

evolution. Most genetic mutants are poorly-adapted, but those that thrive can survive better than their ancestors. And most fusion food can and should be relegated to the ashcan of history. But there’s the occasional spark...

praline Ice cream (for desert) at Izzy’s: http://www.izzysicecream.com PAD Thai/Drunken Noodles and spring rolls at True Thai http://www.truethairestaurant.com/ The Original sandwich (#13) and beer cheese soup at Jersey...

probably wouldn’t watch Iron Chef. Some of his tips are great, like using a heating pad as a warmer for waffles or french toast. Other shows I just find boring or annoying. Simply Delciouso, 30 minute meals fall into this...

from big stainless steel pans. The sandwiches are big and meaty with lots of “novelty meats”. Salads are made by the vat. The walls are decorated with delightfully primitive paintings from Collodi and hundreds of...

I would add the Bronx to the list of neighborhoods to scour for good Mexican food. I’ve seen good and bad taquerias sprout up in Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, and the Hub. The Mexican population there is...

. VI of course had said that Tony constantly changes the menu and is always bringing in new dishes (plus they have their separate list of specials). And there’s no "padding" either on the menu (no multiplication of the same...

://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004S1CV/002-9312600-2326420 – a stainless steel tumbler of sorts, that comes with its own strainer. Put a tablespoon or so of tea in, fill with hot water from the cooler/heater, and...

have one section of counter in corian, engineered stone, or stainless steel. I assume you must have a galley type layout or u-shape galley. I would suggest you use the “triangle” design method for positioning your...

that viewers will simply not watch B&W reruns is beyond me; do they never watch I Love Lucy? If only I could get them to re-run the original Crockett’s Victory Garden...) Generally, the idea would be to (1) get rid of the...

he lights the fire. When the meat feels to the touch like touching the fat pad below your thumb on your palm, it’s medium rare; like the web between thumb and forefinger, medium; and like the thumb itself, well-done. If you...

.99 from Costco. I use them in the kitchen to wipe up spills and drips, dry vegetables after washing, dry dishes and my hands after rinsing, clean the refrigerator doors, wipe down the countertops, as hot pads when I hold a hot...

if extended beyond that size. Add 2 tbl spoons of barley flour to a cup of millet flour to avoid the rotis from cracking. The best skillet to cook millet or barley or cornmeal roti is the blue-steel crepe pan (10 inch) from...

Yup, it’s right in the parking lot by the front entrance to the grocery store. It’s a shiny stainless steel trailer that looks like it’s a permanent fixture there. Sorry I don’t remember the name of the...

the Thai spiced green beans (Pad Phrik Khang?) that come with a great seasoning packet, and the frozen corn and berries are terrific — particularly the mixed berries. Grocery — nuts are good, though avoid the...