By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Today is Groundhog Day. Do you know what that means? It is time to watch Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell fall in love in one of the most original, funny, charming films ever made.
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Last week, Paula Deen, the deep-fried queen of unhealthy eating, announced she has Type 2 diabetes. She has made a fortune with her down-home, sugar-coated Southern drawl and addiction to lots of butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise, processed foods, salt and sugar in her everyday diet. Obesity is the overwhelming cause of Type 2 diabetes.
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Chinatown will be a feast for the senses this weekend as residents, merchants and Philadelphians of all ages get set to greet the Year of the Dragon. So don something red, prepare to dine, shop and make merry. At home, it’s easy to cook tasty colorful dishes for the Chinese New Year.
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Regular readers of my column know I enjoy making soup and savoring it. Come to think of it, I never met a soup I did not like.
Within the past 50 years, many people have influenced the way Americans dine out and cook at home. James Beard and Julia Child had strong hands in championing what we now call American cuisine.
Restaurant critics discover new restaurants in a number of ways. I tip my toque to our readers who contact me via e-mail, Twitter and snail mail, telling me about the latest place for brunch or for an informal dinner.
With Chinese New Year upon us, Sandy and I bundled up on a brutally cold day and headed for Chinatown for a warming leisurely lunch. The choices are dazzling, but that’s half the fun of bustling Chinatown.
