Felice Anno Nuovo to all of you. I appreciate all of you for continuing to read my column and supporting the Delaware Valley Italian-American Herald. I was thinking about the […]
I can hear that deep resounding “Ho! Ho! Ho!” everywhere I turn. This is a sure sign that Christmas in quickly approaching. I was thinking about Christmas fare from a […]
The night began on the terrace of Le Agave Hotel, a five-star facility that boasted one of the most amazing views in Positano. I stood there lost in the smell […]
One of the great festivals in Italy is Vendemmia. The grape harvest season runs from the end of August through October. If you have the opportunity, it could be the […]
In Italy, cafes’ have been part of the culture since the mid- to late 1600s. It is interesting that the cafe’ experience in Italy has been traditionally different than what […]
TUSCAN PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS: Bowtie pasta 1 pound Sundried tomatoes 4-6 ounces White wine 4 ounces Fresh garlic, chopped 2 cloves White or Spanish onion, chopped 1/3 large Quartered artichoke […]
By Murray SchulmanThere is mind-boggling evidence that somewhere between 100,000 and 1.6 million years ago, homo erectus understood a singular fact that you and I share with him today. We […]
By Murray SchulmanArchaeological digs along the Euphrates, Greece, Egyptian tombs, and the lands of the ancient Hebrews have turned up closely related relics dating back as far as 8000 B.C. […]
By Murray SchulmanI have the good fortune of working with a friend who owns and operates what many in our area consider to be the premier micro-coffee roastery in the […]
By Murray SchulmanAs the February chill takes hold and starts to seep into our bones, we start getting creative in our attempt to prepare food that warms us from the […]
By Murray Schulman Happy New year to all my awesome readers. The start of the new year brings with it the possibility of better things to come. New confidence, new […]
By Murray Schulman The Chef’s Pers-pective in December should be an easy column to write. The truth is that there are so many topics available in this last month of […]
By Murray SchulmanNow that we’re officially in late autumn, Italian Americans are already stockpiling ingredients to prepare gallons of “Sunday Gravy.” This is the beginning of the preparations for Thanksgiving […]
By Murray SchulmanPumpkins, apples, wine, crisp clean air with whisps of wood smoke and spice. No wonder this is my favorite time of the year. What could be better than […]
By Murray SchulmanThis story demands that I supply some background. Let’s say that we need to start at the beginning. It started when two events recently took place simultaneously. First, […]
By Murray SchulmanIt was Friday evening. I’d had stops at DGC Catering, Phat Belly Deli & Baked Goods and the Restaurant Store, and that was all before noon. That afternoon, […]
By Murray Schulman It’s summertime! Restrictions have eased up, most of us have been vaccinated and we are feeling the urge to get out there and enjoy life. At this […]
By Murray Schulman In recent months I have been seeing and hearing about different and uniquely shaped pastas. There are two that caught my eye. One is new to many […]
By Murray SchulmanLately, my curious nature that many of you have come to enjoy is once again peaked. I am preparing dishes that seem to be Italian in style. But […]
By Murray Schulman Spring has sprung and we are adjusting to warmer weather through what and how we are preparing meals. With that said, I thought that it would be […]
Chicken, potatoes and green beans prepared in an air fryer – simple fare and not too shabby!
Sample a variety of apples at local orchards for a true farm-to-table experience.
A hand-painted platter elevates homemade antipasto.
For a few glorious months, roadside farm markets put the world of fresh produce at our fingertips.
By Murray Schulman The past few months have been challenging for all of us. To all my readers and their families, let me offer my best wishes that you […]