My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

A Huge Super Bowl and Ice Cream Fan, My Dad Just Missed Publication of My Book

The galleys for my new book, Ice Cream, are here! Very exciting. But their arrival is tinged with sadness.
My Dad who died a few weeks ago was anxiously awaiting the publication of the book. He LOVED ice cream, especially chocolate. Here’s the dedication and a picture of him enjoying his favorite treat.
To my father, [...]

January 23rd, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Cookbooks, Desserts, Ice Cream | Leave a comment

Where to Watch the Super Bowl on the Upper West Side

The Super Bowl is coming—without the Jets, of course. Still, it’s kind of a national holiday. Bar and restaurant owners on the Upper West Side are  offering up food and drink  that you can mindlessly consume while watching 350-pound men pummel each other.
There are no rules when it comes to making food for Super Bowl [...]

January 22nd, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Super Bowl Recipe: Southern Fried Popcorn Chicken

By Super Bowl week, my mailbox is flooded with recipes for snacks like this one for Southern Fried Popcorn Chicken. Chef David Kolotkin of The Prime Grill NYC, a kosher steakhouse in midtown, came up with this of-the-moment combo.  In addition to its trendy reliance on fried chicken, it incorporates all the essential Super Bowl [...]

February 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Recipes | Leave a comment