The Prosecco DOC Consortium presented a Prosecco DOC Masterclass as part of National Prosecco Week although it turns out that, just as with French champagne and Spanish Cava these days, “any time” is the right time to drink Prosecco, and not just in the well-known Brunch Bellini. Versatile Prosecco also pairs p...
Middle Eastern pastry knafeh, which reigns over Ramadan, is so important that a shop was named after it. And, as the owner explains while pointing out to his wall of media write-ups, he is nationally known for it. Proof is in the fact that there are similar bakeries in Chicago and yet he still […]...
National Rosé Day, this second Saturday of the month on June 12th, is something we all can celebrate at home or outdoors when so many other events have been cancelled. An icy cold glass of rosé wine has traditionally been the most refreshing drink around the Mediterranean in balmy weather. “Think Pink” Rosé...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Commerson is the sort of place where even the simplest of conversations lead to discoveries. One of them, on our first visit for brunch, was with Chef Garcia. A little bit shy at first, we learned that his hometown is Oaxaca, the “heart of mezcal” country (among the three most famous regional ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)We happily wandered around the historic La Española Meats shop and deli in Harbor City waiting for the envoy delegation from Spain who were making a stop between seasonal trade shows to introduce their artisanal products to American buyers. Even in the intimate little space that always has lots of custome...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You can continue to honor Earth Day everyday and double your contribution this holiday. In celebration of Earth month Words with Boards will plant 2 trees instead of 1 for every wooden product sold through our website this month. Actually every day is earth day since all products come from healthy fo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, recipes and photos courtesy of Melissa’s Produce). Melissa’s Produce has always been known for their quality products carefully curated from all over the world. The big news is their products that allow shortcuts in the kitchen for dishes that usually take hours or days. Passover includes a tradi...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Food plays a huge part in the Eastern Orthodox doctrine. The church directs that Pascha must take place after the Jewish Passover to maintain the timeline of Christ’s life and also celebrate life. Eastern Orthodox Greeks are in church services the entire evening, then stay up till dawn with family an...
(Gerry Furth-Sides and Roberta Deen) Easter is the most sacred holiday for Eastern Orthodox and Western Christians. This year new ways to celebrate the season at home are trendy but traditional. The list starts with Whole Foods Stores nationwide selection of KAYCO products in March and April: Kedem Biodynamic Grape Juice Yeh...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Adya Restaurant Owner-Chef Shachi Mehra is known to ” dig deep into the complexities of Curry” with her renowned interactive “CURRY 101 COOKING CLASS” so that students can then recreate the dishes at home. And, who can resist a class taught on a “Boxcar Patio” at the A...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 