My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Recipe: White Chocolate Truffles with Cashews, Coconut and Drunk Raisins

With Christmas and New Year’s coming up, you’re going to want to have a recipe for making a sweet treat—my vote is always for chocolate truffles—that’s rich and decadent. This one, White Chocolate Truffles with Cashews, Coconut and Drunk Raisins, from Chef Renee Marton, fits the bill:
WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH CASHEWS, COCONUT AND DRUNK RAISINS
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Upper West Side: Jacques Torres Unveils Thanksgiving Chocolates

Want a change from those those holiday dessert staples, apple pie and its Thanksgiving twin, pumpkin? Jacques Torres, with a shop on Amsterdam Avenue, can supply you with chocolate bars packed with seasonal flavors. There’s a white chocolate one laced with apple pie filling and a dark chocolate morsel that’s enriched with a layer of [...]

The Best Coffee and Pastries? Try NY’s Macchiato Espresso Bar

Last Friday, I was lugging my computer down 44th Street just east of Grand Central on my way to catch the Hampton Jitney.  I felt an urge for caffeine that could not be denied. You know the feeling. If you’re not inhaling coffee immediately–as in the next three minutes–you’re going to have yourself a good [...]

Food Product Trends: Best Specialty Foods for 2009

Want to know what foods are considered trendy and innovative? Take a look at the list of finalists for the sofi™ Award for Outstanding New Product of 2009 given out by the the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade. They’re the folks who run the twice-yearly Fancy Food Show.
The winners will be announced at [...]

Father’s Day: NY Beer and Chocolate Class

Father’s Day beer and chocolate and cocktails classes in NY.