Rosé Wine

It’s the end of the summer — the warmth of the sun is waning, the leaves on the trees are crisping at their edges, and you want to get in every possible outdoor experience before the winds pick up, the temperatures plunge, and the snow starts flying. Yes, a picnic seems like just the thing.

This week, we are headed on un pique-nique of literary proportions. Literally, it’s literary. I made Alice B. Toklas’ Roast Chicken, placed it in a bread boule, and wrapped it in tea towels to take on the road. Is it her recipe? Did she take it on a picnic? Who knows. What I do know is that it is good and you should make it whether for your picnic or dining room table. You can find the recipe on ... [...]