Q&A


Just like grandma used to make

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Bonjour, mes amis, and welcome to another edition of Q&A. Today we are thrilled to welcome Patricia Tanumihardja, author of The Asian Grandmother’s Cookbook. Pat interviewed dozens of grannies for the book, writing down their recipes and cooking tips in an effort to honor these “culinary flame-keepers.” The result is a book that collects more than 130 […]

Drawing (and eating) in Paris

Monday, November 24th, 2008

 Welcome to another (long overdue) edition of Q&A. Today we chat with author and artist Lucy Knisley, who recently published a graphic-novel travel-journal, French Milk (the title refers to Lucy’s love of le lait francais — read on for her description of its deliciousness!). Charting Lucy’s 6-week trip to Paris with her mom in 2006, the book […]

How to be cool (and cultured)

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Welcome to a new blog feature, Q&A, which is, well, exactly as advertised. Today we are thrilled to feature Nancy MacDonell, fashion journalist and author. Nancy’s first book, The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites, offered readers a witty and urbane glimpse into the history of ten iconic […]