Mixed-Bag

Starts Out Looking Like The Moon

August 8, 2010

And ends up tasting like Heaven.

Something a Bit More Substantial

July 9, 2010

When the weather turns hot and sticky (like it was in NYC this week—phew!)…ice cream and popsicles and all manner of cool and frozen treats are the first order of the day. But sometimes…just sometimes…rich and decadent is what you’re craving. Despite those 100 degrees staring you in the face, making it hard to breathe [...]

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In Its Own Quiet Way

July 1, 2010

This is the perfect have-in-your-back-pocket, takes-almost-no-prep, side-dish-that’s-right-with-almost-anything. I love Hasselback Potatoes for their rustic simplicity.

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Filet Mignon…The Importance of Tying the Meat

June 4, 2010

I know you’ve heard it before… and let’s face it, you’ve probably just ignored it, thinking…that’s an extra step, I don’t have butcher’s twine, the meat looks fine, it’s going to cook no matter what…..but trust me, there *is* a good reason to do the step, buy the twine and tie that meat! And this [...]

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The Most Beautiful Tomatoes Ever…

September 13, 2009

Are these Vintage Wine Striped Tomatoes I found at the Union Square Greenmarket. I mean, look at that big, rippled beauty on the left! Even if I didn’t eat tomatoes (which of course I do, in abundance!) I would’ve bought it on aesthetics alone…

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