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“simply” perfect
March 15th, 2013
When it comes to my favorite foods, I’m a simple gal at heart. Give me a great burger, a slice of toasted pound cake, a classic BLT, and I’m happy. But sometimes “simple” can be quite deceptive. Take stuffed shells. It’s one of my very favorite dishes – cheesy, saucy – what could be better? [...]
i’m a winter cook. short ribs.
February 18th, 2013
I’ve never understood people who say that summertime entertaining is easier. Yes, you can just “throw things on the grill”. But the grill needs to be watched – and tended to – constantly. And then there are the side dishes to contend with – all of which have to be timed perfectly, so that everything [...]
chinese new year at ruby foo’s!
February 4th, 2013
Did you know that next Sunday (February 10th) is Chinese New Year? It’s the Year of the Snake and we’ll be celebrating at Ruby Foo’s restaurant in New York City: Doesn’t this look like a great event? I was asked to review a recipe for the event, and immediately gravitated toward the pepper beef. Conor [...]
just a pinch: vinegar
November 26th, 2012
So if you thought I knew next to nothing about olive oil….well, I know even less about vinegar. The collection in my pantry has been amassed solely based on whatever my various recipes called for – and it’s about as uninspired as it gets. Red wine, balsamic, apple cider and all-purpose white. Yawn. While I [...]
never say “never” – sea bass with roasted tomatoes
August 24th, 2012
Today’s post is written by my lovely friend (and fellow blogger) Jodi. I love her blog as it is truly an extension of Jodi. Her warmth and intelligence is that quiet voice that hovers over all of her recipes; you can almost hear her saying, “You can do this”. Although I consider myself a very [...]
mother’s little helper
December 8th, 2011
I’m talking about my Dutch oven, you guys. Oh, and this recipe, too. Do you ever just want to throw a bunch of ingredients in a pot, stick it in the oven, and two hours later have dinner? But I mean, literally do just that? I do – all the time. The thing is, I [...]
special request, part one: meg’s chicken
October 10th, 2011
Although I try not to post food photos without the accompanying recipe, 2 pictures recently found their way in – and of course, those would be the 2 that piqued the interest of many of you, to the point that I’ve received several e-mails asking for the recipes for this: and this: So here they [...]
to market: fish tacos
July 24th, 2011
Okay, I know I’ve gone on and on about my local farmer’s market – but it really is so great. Although not very large, it is well edited, and the vendors are of the highest quality. From biodynamic, organic produce to artisanal “street food”, we have a truly outstanding selection of fresh, delicious and seasonal offerings to choose from each week. [...]
bev
May 7th, 2011
I’ve been trying all week to think of what to write for Mother’s Day, as I have a truly wonderful mom. The thing is, I write about cooking and baking, gardening and shopping – none of which interest her in the least. Don’t get me wrong. My mom served a tasty, well-balanced dinner every night (except for Saturday, when she [...]
pizza primer
May 2nd, 2011
As a (very) young woman working full-time in Manhattan, I took advantage of the many baking classes offered at various cooking schools around the city. I loved immersing myself – at night and on the weekends – in baking projects and these classes helped fuel and support my growing repertoire of recipes. As money was tight, [...]
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