The English did both good and bad during their occupation of India as a colony. It is unclear what their legacy is. Certainly Indians have acquired cricket as their own and, in short forms of the game, are now the masters. More important, Indian cuisine is one of the world’s greatest. It is also the…
Wine-braised Pork
This dish is based on the recipe published in the December 2014 “Food and Wine” issue. This is an easy, but long-cooking recipe that tastes delicious. If you’re lucky, you’ll have some leftovers. Here’s the ingredient list published in the magazine: 4-lb. boneless pork shoulder roast 1t salt Black pepper 1 onion, finely chopped…
Ginger-Scallion Chicken Wings
Here’s a quick and delicious recipe for chicken wings. I did make these for a party, and they were very well received. This recipe is very closely based on wings from Regina Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles-based an attorney, writer and performer. The recipe was featured on David Chang’s online Luck Peach website. More on Regina…


