Posts Tagged ‘Food’
A Tour of Paris’ Happening and Historic Marais District
HISTORY TAKES PLACE Walking through the windy cobbled paths of the historic Marais district on the Right Bank, just east of Paris’ central Seine River, the Renaissance era comes to life through ancient architecture, cozy hidden passages, and a well-preserved Jewish heritage, best experienced through the traditional boulangeries, restaurants and artisanal shops.
A French Mecca for the Pastry Connoisseur
GO HERE, FIND THIS Elegant luxury cakes and pastries that taste as rich as the history of this fanciful 148-year-old pâtisserie named Laduree located at Place Madeleine. It’s best-seller: the magnificent macaroon. It is a creation so utterly perfected that few other sweets in Paris compare to this small yet significant melt-in-your-mouth treat.
A Conversation with Michael McCarty
MY HEIRLOOM Known as the father of contemporary California cuisine, Michael McCarty opened his first restaurant, the critically-acclaimed Michael’s, in Santa Monica in 1979 at age 25. A decade later, he opened a second Michael’s in New York City. Here, McCarty lets us into his wonderful world of food, wine, art, and people.
Before You Build the Perfect Cheese Platter, Read this New Book (Then Try the Recipe!)
SEE IT THEIR WAY In the book Mastering Cheese: Lessons for Connoisseurship from a Maitre Fromager, the James Beard Award-winning author Max McCalman breaks down everything you need to know about the sensational stuff—from understanding its history and benefits to identifying various types and pairing them with the best wines and beers.
Family Meals—More than Just Eating Together
MONICA’S BLOG I often read in the news about the importance of sitting down to dinner with your family. Have we become so busy, independent and disconnected that we need to be told to do this? Has the modern family—two working parents and technology-obsessed kids—made sharing meals together a thing of the past?
Hot Dog Day Afternoon
TASTE AMERICA’S HISTORY Take me out to the ballgame…and buy me some ballpark franks! America’s favorite pastime always conjures up fond memories of rooting for the home team with one hand and holding a delicious hot dog in the other. How many are you planning to eat this Fourth of July?
Time for Tea at London’s Famous Fortnum & Mason
HISTORY TAKES PLACE Nestling with a cup of hot tea isn’t unique to British culture. However, how and when they sip the freshly brewed and steeped stuff may be one of the most well-known cultural traditions in the world. There’s no better place to experience this refined ritual than London’s St. James’s Restaurant at Fortnum & Mason.
Wait, There are No Fortune Cookies in China?
TASTE AMERICA’S HISTORY Common knowledge tells us fortune cookies are Chinese. All the Chinese restaurants across America have them. These delectable treats filled with pithy prose of wisdom are as essential as the white rice and chopsticks that come with every meal. But don’t tell that to the folks over in China. Rumor has it, fortune cookies don’t exist over there.
Taste Florence’s Sweetest Thing
HEIRLOOM RECIPES Let them eat cake! And sip an authentic Italian cappuccino, too, at Pasticceria Giorgio, one of Florence’s best family-owned pastry shops.
Mom’s Meatloaf is Still on the Menu
COOKING CLASSICS For decades, American moms have chosen meatloaf to feed their families (and with good reasons, too). Today, the request for meatloaf is still going strong in America’s restaurants, especially amongst “baby boomers,” who remember mom’s dish fondly. Make this nostalgic meal tonight following the Barefoot Contessa’s featured recipe.
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While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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