7 New Cookbooks to Read This Summer

Sunlit bushels of spices, olives, grapes, pomegranates spilling over at markets; streetscapes in Istanbul and Athens; small towns set against the dramatic blue Mediterranean. Pulling back to explore their three cuisines, all of them gorgeously heavy on grilled meats, herbs, fresh cheese, olives and Cézanne-worthy fruits and vegetables, she writes, “You can begin to see…

Restaurant Openings and Moves Across the Hamptons

East Hampton Newcomers include Rita Cantina, a vibrantly decorated Mexican restaurant replacing what was Michael’s in Springs. Eric Miller, the chef and an owner, will depend on mostly local ingredients for his interpretations of ceviches, tacos, birrias and wood-roasted fish, 28 Maidstone Park Road (Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road), ritacantinahamptons.com. The waterfront EHP Resort…

Chenin Blanc From Three Places

In mid-20th century California, chenin blanc was used often in cheap jug wines and in sweet whites, before interest seemed to ebb in favor of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. In the last decade, however, the state has seen a sort of mini-renaissance, with the rediscovery of older plots of chenin blanc and renewed interest in…

Your New Summer Salad

Good morning. It is not too early to start planning for Memorial Day. The day is, of course, a somber occasion, a chance to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives in military service to the nation. But as with many federal holidays in the United States, it’s also a chance to celebrate…

The 100-Pound Fruit That Vegans Love

Romy Gill didn’t work with canned jackfruit until she started research for her cookbook, “Zaika: Vegan Recipes From India.” Gill, a chef who was raised in Burnpur, West Bengal, had never really needed to: The fruit grew wild around her home, along with pomegranates, mangoes and guava. Fresh jackfruits look like gigantic, scaly lumps —…

Benefits of Gas Grills

Grilling has become a profession and a hobby to many people these days. Researchers are working on new and innovative ways to invent the best grill possible. So far, one has proven to be the best, most convenient, and affordable among many. That is the natural gas grill. For many years now, people have been…

Popular Dishes from Around the World

Are you dreaming of travel? It’s been a long time coming, but we’re slowly being allowed to travel again. Here in the UK, the Rule of Six was introduced for domestic holidays, putting staycations with loved ones back on the agenda. For those seeking travel beyond the British Isles, travel out of the UK is…