My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie On a Stick is Bliss

Every time I’m in Key West, I make a beeline for Kermit’s for a slice of key lime pie that’s head and shoulders above the competition.

But though I adore the delectably tangy pie, I often wind up bypassing it. Instead, I head straight for the freezer case, open up the top, reach inside, and [...]

Read an Excerpt: Ice Cream: A Global History, Published Today

My new book, Ice Cream: A Global History, (Reaktion Books), is being published today, April 1. It’s a fun trip around the word of ice cream. Readers journey from ancient China where ice cream was concocted with dragon eyeballs and camphor to modern-day Turkey where ice cream vendors still make a frozen dessert that’s so thick [...]

Recipe: St. Patrick’s Day Marshmallows

On St. Patrick’s Day, try the recipe for these marshmallows laced with cocoa—and what else?—Irish whiskey. Munching on these pillowy snacks with a little glass of Irish whiskey—now that is a way to celebrate Paddy’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Marshmallows
Renee Marton

INGREDIENTS
Prepare the Pan
1 12 by 8 inch pan, with sides, sprayed with oil, and lined with [...]

Wedding Foods at Astor Center March 11 Featuring Momofuko, Landmarc, Other Purveyors

Eat, drink, get married. Wedding bells are ringing at the Astor Center March 11 which is displaying festive wedding-friendly foods from the likes of Momofuku Milk Bar, Ronni-Sue’s Chocolates and The Cleaver Company.
Could one of these purveyors be your dream wedding caterer?
Tastings of food and champagne will be offered.
One couple will win a hands-on cooking [...]

Where to Buy Potato Latkes for Hanukkah on the Upper West Side

When it comes to purchasing already-prepared Hanukkah latkes–those irresistible potato pancakes that are to Hanukkah as fruit cake is to Christmas–the Upper West Side abounds with dining-in or take-out options.
“We do a beautiful job on latkes,” remarked Nick the cook at Barney Greengrass, the iconic dairy restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue on New York’s Upper West [...]