The Joy of Oysters hit me like a BOLT — a Bacon, Oyster, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich — Nils Bernstein’s genius pairing of pan-fried oysters and a BLT. Here were […]
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BAR CART
The Woman I’ve Become Loves Her Vermouth on the Rocks
A summer drink that makes the strangest things seem routine
If living in Louisiana has taught me one thing, it’s that when drinking during a global heat wave, it’s best to fill your glass with something low-proof. I found that […]
PUDDING, SHE SAID
A Mess of Late Summer Berries for Dessert
Curing the homesick-for-London blues with a bowl full of meringues, cream, and fruit
Eton mess is my quintessential summer pudding. I don’t mean pudding in the American sense, mind you, but if I called it “dessert,” my mother wouldn’t be happy. I am […]
AN ANGLER IN THE KITCHEN
The Art of Smoking Summer Fish
A good brine, gentle smoke, and patience produce Wellfleet’s second-favorite gift from the sea
A lot of people who go into Hatch’s Fish or Mac’s Seafood markets are shocked to discover that the smoked versions of their favorite seafood are $7 to $10 higher […]
FROM THE LARDER
Beach Day Summer Rolls
A cool, crunchy, herby, satisfying lunch wrapped up in a neat little package
I’ll own that I have a reputation as a high-maintenance beachgoer. All summer long, Christopher heads out to find a spot on the sand between Long Nook and Ballston with […]
FROM THE LARDER
A Puerto Rican Pernil Makes a Barbecue for a Crowd
Garlicky marinated pork shoulder, slow-roasted on the grill
One thing I’m realizing now that Truro is truly our home is that there are of lots of people we will only get to catch up with in the summer. […]
SAVE THE PIGS
A Kinder, Gentler (and Delicious) Summer Feast
Proving that plant-based barbecue doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
I have a friend — every vegetarian or vegan has at least one — whose favorite topic of lunchtime conversation is questioning my food choices. “Humans are meant to eat […]
KITCHEN AIDS
Chef’s Knives, Granny Forks, and Other Must-Haves for the Summer Kitchen
Two shops cater to those searching for the practical and the beautiful
A memory: the shady kitchen in a summer rental house in Wellfleet, cavernous — not due to size but to a feeling of emptiness. A single large knife faces off […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Redefining the Green Salad
Three ways to change up your house special
A person can get stuck in her ways about what constitutes a good salad. Last time we were in Oklahoma for a family visit, my cousin Marge had everyone over […]
COOK’S KITCHEN
The Stripers Are Here. Light Up the Grill!
To add to the thrill: a gingery peach salsa and fresh corn with miso butter
Our black wall phone rang — yes, this happened that long ago — and I heard my husband’s cousin Edward Redonnet’s excited voice on the other end. Edward is a […]
EVERYTHING ICE
Bright Pops of Summer Joy
Lime, mint, watermelon, and berries make ice pops even parents can love
Summer swept over us like a heavy blanket when we were growing up in New York City. Above ground, my twin sister and I absorbed the fumes of hot asphalt. […]
BAR CART
A Tipple Before Tea Dance
A Southern girl makes up for what’s missing at the Provincetown party
One of the pleasures of my semi-annual trek to Cape Cod is catching up with friends who convene here every year. Some, like me, come from New Orleans; others I’ve […]
IN SEASON
Wellfleet Yearns for the Lighthouse Blueberry Muffin
Pursuit of a recipe yields an outpouring of nostalgia for the place itself
Peter Simon didn’t really plan to make blueberry muffins when he wrote his post on the Wellfleet Community Space Facebook page asking for a recipe. It was February, and with […]
THE ESSENTIALS
Julia Child’s Picnic With Henri and Paul
A tart made with onions, herbs, and (no shame here) a frozen puff pastry crust
An oddly familiar voice on the phone said, “I’ve received your letter and would very much like to contribute to your cookbook.” Momentarily stunned, I caught my breath as she […]
THE ICE CREAM REPORT
Scooping Up Comfort in Cups and Cones
Where to find the twists and frills in our ice cream universe
Ice cream time is best when you’re on the way home from the beach. Or sitting under the night sky. It is ideal licked for dinner, though it is also […]
