Posts Tagged ‘Lynn Broughton Column’
Let’s Eat: Bread. Ingredients. Heat. The panini hits all the right notes
This week’s Let’s Eat looks at the origins of the toasted sandwich adored by more than ItaliansSandwiches were popularized in England in 1762 by John Montagu, none other than the Earl of Sandwich. As legend has it, Montagu had a considerable passion for gambling, which had him spending countless hours playing cards. During one particularly…
Let’s Eat: Atmosphere café + etc. adjusts and pivots during a difficult time
‘It’s been a curious balance of distress and sheer adrenaline, peppered with deep appreciation for the clientele the restaurant has fostered over the yearsIt was March 17 of last year when Nicole Hogg sat down to write layoff notices to her staff. She was in tears. Her staff were like family, and in one case…
BEST BITES: In praise of the precious pierogi
Pierogi came to North America with waves of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants arriving throughout the late 19th and 20th centuriesAlmost every culture and country has some form of dough stuffed with meats, fish or vegetables. From Chinese dumplings, Japanese gyoza and Cornish pasties, to empanadas, ravioli, samosas, and tamales, it really is a handy way…
