Foraging for Olives and Feta in Astoria—and Coming Home with Way More
I went on a field trip to explore Greek Astoria this week. I’d been hearing for ages about Titan Foods—“America’s Largest Greek Specialty...
Basia HellwigJune 11, 2010
At the Market This Week
Strawberries, summer squash... [caption id="attachment_1073" align="alignnone"]Strawberries are down from $7 to $5 a box this week, 2 for $9. The pleasure of eating...
Basia HellwigJune 5, 2010
Fresh Fish for Dinner Sunday? Maybe
Tasting Table NY readers are invited for a fishing excursion with chef Sue Torres of West side bar Rusty Knot on June 6....
Basia HellwigJune 1, 2010
About Mediterraneanista
I live in New York City and eat (mostly) a Mediterranean diet. I’m an amateur, as in “lover of,” the Mediterranean way, not...
Basia HellwigMay 31, 2010
Armchair Travel of the Culinary Kind
Maybe I’m just nostalgic for Spain…on the Road Again, the PBS foodie road trip series with Mario Batali, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Bittman and Claudia...
Basia HellwigMay 24, 2010
At the Market This Week
Spring onions, scallions, radishes, greens... [caption id="attachment_1053" align="alignnone"]Young elephant garlic[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1054" align="alignnone"]Scallions—I like to keep a fresh supply handy because they seem...
Basia HellwigMay 21, 2010
Rioja Restaurant Week Ends May 27
You have nine more days to enjoy a $25 prix fixe lunch or $35 prix fixe dinner—including a glass of Rioja wine—at one of 25...
Basia HellwigMay 18, 2010
My 26/Millionth of an Acre
A few weeks ago at the farmers’ market, I bought these small pots of basil and rosemary for my kitchen window sill, where...
Basia HellwigMay 14, 2010
Cool Tool: Lime Squeezer
My friend Catherine, a fabulous cook, told me about this nifty lime squeezer gadget. I have to admit we were making G&Ts at...
Basia HellwigMay 11, 2010
Cycling Superfuels à la Méditerranée
[caption id="attachment_1050" align="alignnone"]Roasted Root Vegetables including beets, fingerling potatoes of various colors, sweet potato, turnips, red onion, plus butternut squash[/caption] “Five great...
Basia HellwigMay 7, 2010