The following is an except from Prisoners, Lovers & Spies: The Story of Invisible Ink from Herodotus to al-Qaeda, by Kristie Macrakis, One of my favorite invisible-ink stories, that didn’t make the ...

If you’ve never cooked with squid ink, you’ve been missing out. It’s kind of like finger painting crossed with cooking — it’s a terrific natural food dye. Squid ink is most commonly used in making ...

Be careful when handling the ink; it stains. Squid ink is available through www.tienda.com. Adapted from “A Lenten Cookbook for Catholics,” by Angelo Stagnaro (Tau Publishing, 2013). SQUID INK PASTA ...

If there's one thing Chef Ed McFarland knows well, it's seafood. The owner of Ed's Lobster bar in Manhattan is helping you prepare a Valentine's Day meal that's sure to impress. Chef Ed McFarland ...

Note: You may substitute 1 pound squid or shelled, deveined shrimp for the octopus. Shrimp will cook in just 3 minutes. Find squid ink pasta in gourmet stores and some Italian markets. 1 pound squid ...