Tzatziki and Summer Musings
Summer greetings—and here’s a summer tip that will serve you far better than “plant the corn early” or “take an umbrella in case of...


Robert’s ’55 Bentley: A love story
IN 1954, ROBERT SHAW made it big when his album Christmas Hymns and Carols went gold. “Gold” meant it sold at least a million copies—it...


The Mansion on Turtle Creek
It’s impossible not to feel right at home at The Mansion on Turtle Creek, a pink-stuccoed masterpiece nestled in Dallas’ leafy Highland...


In search of The Perfect Asparagus
THESE DAYS, it’s hard to imagine true seasonality in food, even though you may read about it every day. While everything seems to be...


Sunday Night “SPAGHETTI” at Nan's
WHENEVER NAN and Tommy Kempner were in town, Sunday nights were super-special occasions. Unlike the more formal seated lunches and...


House Party
It’s considered the jewel of the South’s social season, and on that subject, 400 Georgians can’t be wrong. AN ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE...


Perfect Poached Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce
Impress your guests with this elegant dish – they’ll never guess it was such a cinch to make! For the Poached Salmon Yield: 6 to 8...


Class Act
Celebrity chef Alex Hitz teaches a Los Angeles cooking club his secrets to perfecting the ultimate holiday feast. Celebrity chef and...


A Swell Noel
Chef, cookbook author, and master entertainer Alex Hitz hosts a Christmas Eve dinner for 40 in his Los Angeles home. You could say Alex...


Hitz in the Details
A Host with the most Alex Hitz sets the Thanksgiving table and shares his entertaining quips. To Alex Hitz, entertaining is an art form:...

