Author: eatwellslivewells

Finally tried a white clam pizza at the famous Frank Pepe’s of New Haven. Definitely worth the stop (and maybe the wait if you get there late).

Enjoying a very nice meal at Calypso in Pompano Beach

Scenes from a recent trip to Paris. You can see I took advantage of the season and had a few dishes with mushrooms.

1. Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley and 2. seafood ‘salad’ at Brindille; 3. ‘escargot’ at Chez l’ami Jean ; 4. soft egg and mushrooms (this dish was really very good) and 5. duck at Cafe Constant

Here’s a look at the feast, your blogger’s brother put out to break the fast.

There is more to brunch than overcooked omelets and white ‘bread’ toast. Check out this map on eater.com

Just received a copy of the Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine by Margaret Hathaway. Margaret is also the author of Living with Goats and The Year of the Goat. She lives in southern Maine with her husband Karl Schatz (a colleague of mine), where they raise dairy goats and poultry and make cheese. Check out their place Ten Apple Farm.

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We had a great ‘brunch’ at Motorino in the East Village last weekend. We shared 3 pies:

Café du Marche

Café Constant