Susan Manlin Katzman | Sweet Leisure

BOUDIN

Not just a sausage, boudin is an icon of culinary heritage in this part of the world, sold in restaurants, grocery stores, butcher shops, roadside stands and even filling stations.

¶ Posted 10 May 2010 § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: boudin, Boudin Trail, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Once upon a time, in the realm of Greek mythology, there lived a lovely nymph named Mintha. Firm in form with a sweet disposition and exciting spirited charm, Mintha captured the heart of Hades, god of the underworld. Before long Persephone, Hades wife, learned of the affair. Unlike contemporary wives who might put on a […]

¶ Posted 03 May 2010 § DRINKS § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: cucumber, Greek mythology, Hades, mint, Mintha, mojito, Persephone

ACAI AND SEASONAL RESTAURANT

Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar in Midtown Manhattan manages to give its Austrian/German cuisine a contemporary lightness that feels…well…positively sleek and healthy.

¶ Posted 14 April 2010 § DRINKS § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: acai, Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar, wellness drink

ARGENTINE BEEF

Beef is not just a food in Argentina; it is a cultural treasure, a way of life, a beloved heritage well marbled in all strata of society.

¶ Posted 06 April 2010 § ENTREES § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Argentina, asado, barbecue, beef, cattle, grass fed, parrilla

PEAR AND ROQUEFORT QUICHE

If If real men don’t eat quiche, I want to sit next to one the next time I’m at a

¶ Posted 11 March 2010 § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § ENTREES § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: barge hotel, France, Horizon II, Michaël Dessimiroff, pears, quiche, Roquefort

KISSES

What we’re describing is a KISS.

In other words, it’s also this:

A PECK, a BUSS, a KISSAROO,

A SMACK, a SMOOCH-

¶ Posted 08 February 2010 § CANDY § COOKIES § DESSERTS § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: chocolate kisses, kiss, meringue, meringue kisses, Valentine

BACON OLD FASHIONED

So guess what J. Walter Thompson’s marketing agency thinks is up and coming for 2010? Their official trend-spotting list of 100 Things to Watch in 2010 places “Bacon Everywhere” at number 7. Bacon popular?

¶ Posted 05 February 2010 § DRINKS § ENTERTAINING § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: bacon, Hyatt Regency, Old Fashioned, Red Kitchen and Bar, trendspotting

SUPER BOWL MUSTARD

CHECKLIST FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Friends invited. TVs set up. Snacks bought and deli platters arranged. Beer chilling. Dill mustard made. Done! DILL MUSTARD (A sweet spicy mustard that adds wonderful kick to sandwiches.) 1 can (2 ounces) Colman’s dry mustard 1 cup cider vinegar 4 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons dried dill […]