Category Archives: Entertaining
Cocktail Hour: Sazerac
The Sazerac was invented in New Orleans in the 19th century by a bartender who loved Sazerac, the French brandy. Today rye whiskey forms the base of a cocktail that is incredibly aromatic and sippable thanks to an herbsaint rinse … Continue reading
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On the Grill: Fresh Pizza!
On our weekends upstate, we’ve been using the grill for nearly everything. We know the blissful window of opportunity for cooking and eating outdoors is short, so we’re making the most of it. Yann has become quite good at grilling … Continue reading
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The List: Birthday Cakes
It’s not my birthday, although I wish it was. Yesterday I cruised town looking for the perfect birthday cake for my honey. It took every last ounce of inner strength to not take home “test” slices. These are my options. … Continue reading
Filed under AFB: Where to Go, Entertaining, To Market
Fava Bean Dreamin’
Look here at these fava beans I saw at Dean and Deluca. Spring is really, truly here. I would take this basket of favas and sit down at this sun-dappled table outside a rambling Tuscan villa, shelling the beans and … Continue reading
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On the Table: Seared Scallop Salad
Here’s an idea for a super easy meal that can only get better depending on the quality of the ingredients you use. I was standing in the Union Square Greenmarket recently, completely unprepared and slightly overwhelmed as usual, and ended … Continue reading
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On the Table: Lamb Chops
I’ve been a lamb-hater most of my life. I blame a very dark, painful childhood run-in with cajun lamb burgers, which my parents thought was a good idea. A couple of years ago I realized I had to learn to … Continue reading
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The Only Roast Chicken Recipe You Need
Forget everything else. Thomas Keller’s “My Favorite Simple Roast Chicken” recipe so perfect and so simple, to try this once is to have mastered it. By “raining” salt over the skin, you create a moisture shield in a sense, so … Continue reading
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Food Surfing
On this lovely Friday before Labor Day, I share with you an incredible food blog that you should read (in addition to reading mine!). Sunday Suppers revolves around cooking classes/supper with friends. Each post is devoted to … Continue reading
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