Ajo Blanco: the White Gazpacho of Málaga

Andalusia, 1603 Whenever I think of cold soups, I think of gazpacho, the “liquid salad” of Spain.  I have been making it and its cousin, whi...

Dining with Verdi, Chicken a la Verdi and Verdi Cream with Cherries

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) by Boldini-1886 My great friend, architect and opera lover, August Ventura, is on a mission.  Next year is the 20...

Dinner of the Three Emperors, Berry-Caramel Ice Cream Bombe and other delights...

On June 7, 1867,  a dinner was held at Café Anglais in Paris that came to be known as the "Dinner of the Century".  It was called...