A very special someone, knowing I’m more interested in dessert than the statue of David, sent me this photo from Florence, where he’s spending part of the summer (and living richly, it appears). That cone is so decadent it kind of makes me swoon. Creamy tiramisu gelato, enjoyed with an espresso. Um, what could be [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 30, 2008
Pimm’s Cup, the Fancy Cocktail any Idiot Can Make
Like Campari, Pimm’s is a mystery (no one knows the full recipe). And as Campari is synonymous with Italian culture, so is the Pimm’s Cup to England. It’s a gin-based spirit spiffed up with fruits, herbs and spices, giving it a reddish color and a complex flavor that’s slightly sweet with a hint of spice. [...]
June 30, 2008
Berry Fine
One of the great joys of summer: freshly picked berries (and some grape tomatoes) from North Sea Farm, near Peconic Bay in South Fork. Eating just one plump, still warm-from-the-sun raspberry prompted my friend Megan to remark, “It makes you never want to eat anything even remotely out-of-season again.
June 29, 2008
Sunny Side UP!
A couple of friends and I got up early Saturday to catch a morning train to Southampton. If you’ve done the ride, you know that snacks and beverages greatly improve the 2.5 hours spent cruising along the LIRR. I packed a chilled bottle of prosecco, picked up a carton of OJ, brought some plastic cups [...]
June 27, 2008
New Brooklyn Restaurant James- Worth a Try?
I read three blurbs on a new American restaurant in Prospect Heights in Brooklyn and I have to say, I’m intrigued. It looks sophisticated and the menu sounds really good. It’s called James, opened by a chef who used to cook at Bouley and Union Pacific, and his wife, an event planner. A good sign [...]
June 27, 2008
Kiddie Candy Treat: Frozen Snickers
I can’t believe I never had one of these as a kid. Desperate for something sweet, I just ransacked my freezer (sort of a stretch since there’s about 10 things in there) and found a mini frozen snickers bar. I shrug and bite in. Um, DELICIOUS. It’s still a snickers, but crunchier and somehow feels [...]
June 26, 2008
Best Summer Treat: Gelato
New York magazine just did a neat little roundup of gelato spots across the city. We’re lucky to have gelato that rivals the stuff in Italy. I like Ciao Bella (its fresh mint chocolate chip is an extraordinary take on the usual) partly because it’s right up the street from my apartment, and thus convenient [...]
June 26, 2008
Julia Child Loves Beer
I came across this video of an old but feisty Julia Child making pan bagnat with Jacques Pepin. The funniest part has to be Julia telling Jacques he’s going to enjoy his sandwich with a Sam Adams and not a glass of wine as he preferred.
June 26, 2008
Summer Salad Perfection
Union Square Cafe is a place I sometimes forget about- it’s ubiquitous among foodies and has been for a gazillion years. We all know the food is really great, the service wonderful, the decor sweetly outdated. We all know it’s the first place to book up during restaurant week. I’ve been there 3 or 4 [...]
June 17, 2008
Campari Tales
I love Campari during the summer. It’s bitter and herbaceous, yes. But that hint of orange rind, that sexy red color, the fact that it’s Italian makes it even sexier. I became obsessed after my Italy trip last year, and have been interested in the brand ever since. One thing that stands out is Campari’s [...]
