Sometimes I forget to follow my own advice, and this time it was in reference to new wines and their effects on the palate. Whoops! Join Chef Mark, the Pastry Princess and I as we explore Albariño, Spain’s queen of white wines, and learn a bit of history from one of the leading winemakers of [...]

Mark and I finally had a chance to dine at Pam Real Thai Food (49th St betw. 9th & 10th) in NYC, and it lived up to everything we’ve been hearing. Among other rave reviews, a friend of mine told me it was the best Thai she’s had outside of Bangkok, so all we needed [...]

Well, our pal Matt Griffin continues to sweep the media. The Baker’s Edge was featured in today’s NY Times Style section in the article “Fire, the Wheel and, of Course, Mop Slippers.”
Here is an excerpt (Matt appears on p.2):
In Carmel, Ind., an urban planner and home baker named Matthew Griffin invented a brownie pan that [...]

You know, the Gilded Fork test kitchen would not be what it is without the royals, Queen Lia and the Pastry Princess (a.k.a. Lia Soscia and Monica Glass). Just last night, Chef Mark and I were marveling at how much these two have contributed to our recipe section, from kitchen tips to photos to [...]

If you are located in or near the Hudson Valley (yes, NYC counts!), there is a wonderful event coming up to benefit the Hudson Valley Food Bank. (Like you need an excuse to drink wine and eat delicious food.) Info below:

PASTA PRIMO VINO!
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY – Celebrate Spring by taking a tour of the Hudson Valley’s [...]

The twins are back in the kitchen with me this week to cook up some finger rolls with the help of my mighty new mixer. Chef Mark and I also attended PodCamp NYC this weekend, so I’ve got a recap of our experience and some great stuff coming down the pike from the Culinary [...]

Mark and I spent the weekend at PodCamp NYC with our fellow podcasters and new media brethren (and sistren?), and we had a blast! We finally got to meet some of the people who are part of our daily lives, and hugs were given all around.
The spirit of camaraderie at PodCamp was exhilarating — [...]

Did you know there is wine growing in my backyard? I don’t mean that literally, of course, but the Hudson Valley is quickly establishing itself as a player in the wine world, particularly in the realm of sparkling wines. Join me as I speak with some of the winemakers and winners from the 2nd [...]