Food books that aren't cookbooks I’ve always loved reading about food, drink, travel, and restaurants. But especially in these challenging times, escaping into food writing seems particularly comforting. Lately—perhaps longing to be transported to a different era—I’ve been reading some classics of food writing such as Waverly Root’s The Food of France and … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Bolognese-style ragu recipe for pasta
This Bolognese-style ragu recipe is perfect for when I have some time on my hands—usually on a Sunday. I enjoy making a rich, hearty Bolognese-style pasta sauce (ragu) to serve for a family dinner. In Bologna, Italy, where Bolognese sauce originated, there are as many different ragu recipes as there are cooks. This is one that I really like. If you have the … [Read more...]
All That Shimmers … A Visit to Deer Valley’s Glitretind Restaurant
A couple of weeks ago, friends from New Orleans were in town—one of which was performing at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre for a trio of shows. Before joining my wife and me for dinner on her night off, our guest had a couple of requests: she doesn’t eat pork and she doesn’t like noisy restaurants (neither do I). Zeroing in on one of the most serene dining spots … [Read more...]