This is probably my favorite ThemPho of all time; albeit, a hard one for me to boil down to just a few shots. The theme, like in all other weeks, is just one word, and up for interpretation: edible. Here goes:Nice Melons, Wilbraham, Mass.The Man ,The
Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Mass (the Berkshires) has unveiled a new cafe, executive chef, and food service plan for 2009. The village held a tasting for the media and event planners the other day, to unveil the new, Shaker-inspired flavors
"Wacky Mac" multi-colored veggie rotini, ranch dressing, lemon juice, parm. cheese, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, yellow pepper, tomato, scallions, and broccoli. The bowl is from Homegoods.
Giraudet QuinellesThe highlight of the gastronomic experience in Lyon had to be the Rhone-Alpes Tasting Dinner -- a sampling of some of the city's best dishes, made by some of its most well-known chefs and eateries.The five-course meal bega
It's Oscar Night! For me, that means two things: I'm looking forward to hours of snarky Red Carpet television and an excuse to eat snacks, and I'm also reflecting on my annual Oscar party, held last night.Hard to believe, but at my 'a
Some of the products made at a nonprofit food development center, which provides assistance and production space for farmers and small-scale 'food entrepreneurs.' I'm working on a story about one of these places (there are only abou
I recently wrote a piece on Judie's, the Amherst, Mass. institution and home of Judie's popovers. A study in business-as-run-by-Creatives at its best, Judies has a number of other signature items such as apple butter and 'double-wine,
It's 'Holiday Gift Guide' season, and that means the purveyors of all things weird are sending samples to my office at an increased speed, hoping I'll offer some 'editorial comment.' Here's an addendum to JCF #3, Schwag, a
After shooting this massive antipasto for a story on holiday event planning,I got to take this platter plus a slew of homemade cookies back to the office with me. Journalism's Cool Factor #2: Free Food, and awesome food at that from The Federal (ww