Although I have yet to sample each Christmas cookie recipe currently in existence (and believe me, I am working on it), my all-time favorites are traditional gingerbread cookies. There’s something so pleasantly warming about them, especially when they are dunked in ice cold milk. Gingerbread has been a staple in Europe since some time around […]
One of the features of dining at Tarragon that I am very fond of is the amuse-bouche, a small hors d’oeuvre compliments of the kitchen which gives the diner a taste of what is to come. The amuse-bouche changes daily, and is a form of expression that is highly valued in our kitchen. It is a […]
“I am a citizen of the world.” — Diogenes of Sinope With the way technology has advanced, and how interconnected the world has become, this quote from an ancient Greek philosopher rings especially true. The influence that each culture has on the next is so great that it is often difficult to accurately determine where […]
March is a strange month. There are those days of incredible weather that bring a definite sense of optimism, but those are almost always followed by a week of frigid temperature, accompanied by snow. As we make our way into April, however, there is a more lingering optimism. Flowers begin to bloom, the birds begin to […]
“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” — Auguste Escoffier As we enter into spring, this quote resonates with a simple poignancy. There is a genuine feeling of anticipation this time of year, as we scrape the ice from our car for the hundredth time; we begin to see a bright, warm light at the […]
