Articles from this issue
Chianti Breaks Out
Natural Selections
Light, Bright, Spring Green
The Traveling Bee Charmer And His Magical Honey
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Natural Selection
As the sun warms our gardens, herbs are first to bloom. We bring them into the kitchen, harvesting their aromatics for an earthy frittata, rosemary chicken skewers, tarragon gelato and more.
The Traveling Bee Charmer and His Magical Honey
Andrea Paternoster shepherds his colonies of nomadic bees, by land and by sea, to extraordinary locations in order to capture Italy’s finest nectar.
Honey Disposition
Making the most of the sweet and the savory sides of honey, Chef Sarah Grueneberg concocts six dishes with her distinctive play on tradition.
Light, Bright, Spring Green
Verdant color returns to the kitchen as fresh fava beans, peas and asparagus reappear with warmer days. We welcome their arrival, along with spinach and artichokes.
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The Goods
The perfect steak salt, a wine we’re loving, gluten-free pastas, our tools for easy vegetable prep and more.
Cocktail
The Lamponi Crush is a refreshing, honey-kissed cocktail of muddled raspberries, thyme and grappa.
Wine Column
The real wines of Chianti are basket-free and delicious. Anthony Giglio discovers that they are not to be overlooked.
Cooking by the Clock
Tagliatelle laced with fava beans and sausage, sole garnished with almond biscuit crumbs, a sorbet flecked with basil and raspberries, and more recipes whipped up in under an hour.
Cooking School
Step-by-step instructions for making delicate chicken-stuffed cappelletti by hand.
Last Bite
A view of Chianti’s famous basket-wrapped bottles put to the test in the 1920s.
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