Absinthe: Wilde, Hemingway & Leibovitz

Absinthe Robette Oscar Wilde said "Absinthe was as poetical as anything in the world." Absinthe was called " la fée ver...

Chanterelle's Salmon With Beet & Lime Butters

Once upon a time there was a wonderful restaurant in NYC called Chanterelle. First in Soho and then in Tribeca, it served inspired food fo...

Valentine's Duck Breast with Orange Rose Madeira Sauce

Miniature of the "Ménagier de Paris", 15th century While thinking about an appropriate dish to serve for Valentine’s Day, I ca...