There was a time when talking about gift buying before Halloween made me roll my eyes. But, in the age of COVID, you can't make your gift-buying plans too early. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Yule, Kwanzaa, or Solstice, you probably have a few home cooks in your life. These gift ideas are all inexpensive, … Continue reading 5 Amazing Gifts for home cooks in 2020
In the Era of Social Distancing due to COVID-19, there is a lot on everyone's mind. The hospitality industry, in particular, is being hit incredibly hard right now. There are, however, things we can do-- whether we are restaurant workers or restaurant guests-- to help keep one another afloat. Stay safe and stay healthy, friends.
Mignardises-- [Min-yar-deez] a parting gift from the chef. small sweet bites served at the end of a meal. Usually after dessert. Typical mignardise are chocolate truffles, bite size pates de fruit, macarons. The word derives from the French word for "cute." The legend is that once upon a time in France, at the end of … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Mignardises
Before I ever set foot in Paris, I had learned from watching various films that there are two types of people; those who prefer to walk the streets of Paris in the rain and those who prefer the streets while dry. I find myself on team rainy-Paris (yes, I am a romantic), with the added … Continue reading Restaurant Ettiquette: Closing Time
Do you dread the Post-Dinner Credit Card Duel? Here are some tips to ensure you are the winner every time: 1. Don't ask the server to decide which credit card to take at the end of meal. We've all seen and heard the haggling at a table after the check arrives. From "Are you going … Continue reading How to Split the Bill at a Restaurant
