Thanksgiving dinners were always a big thing in our family. It was not uncommon for Marla to cook Thanksgiving dinner for 25 people. My favorite dinners were actually Thanksgiving leftovers of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Leftover pumpkin pie was of course a big bonus! Thinking of food this…
Many of you are enjoying “Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy” on CNN as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. The show is wonderful… but a little dangerous for me. I find myself obsessively craving pizza, cacio…
This week I’m exploring my favorite main course & dessert dishes. Our favorite foods are a fascinating subject and much more than just the science of taste. The ingredients of why we love certain foods include our genes, age, environment, and into the mix we must add a…
Last year I posted “Let’s Do Lunch! Favorite Lunches Part 1” http://gentryconnects.net/?p=1357 On our travels, lunch is always our favorite meal so a “Part 2” is in order. I hope it reminds you of your favorites and provides some travel ideas…
Are you ever transported to a place close to home or far away simply by a wisp of a smell, scent, or a taste, of food or …