Tag Archives: Baking
Valentine’s Day Heartbreak(er)
I blew it. For all of you out there who thought about this day, and actually planned for it, well done. Never mind that I am a total scrooge about this [silly] little “holiday.” Never mind that my boyfriend thinks … Continue reading
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You Can Bake This Easy, Pretty Thing. Yes, You.
I made this apple galette for a recent dinner party. To my complete surprise, it came out looking like the picture on epicurious.com, and it tasted as good as it looks. I served it with vanilla-almond infused whipped cream (make … Continue reading
Sunday Morning
1. Wake up, aim to run three miles with the reward being a pastry of my choice from Joyce Bakeshop. Successfully achieve goal and hightail it to bakery. 2. Enjoy a buttery, crispy croissant filled with strawberry preserves and … Continue reading
Cupcakes in Bloom
I love spring! It’s time for flowers and fresh vegetables and green leafy trees and, well, pretty cupcakes! These are from the Cupcake Cafe, and while I have to admit they’re not my favorites (the cake was a little dry), … Continue reading
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Salt Chocolate Goodness
I work at a magazine, and every July comes the onslaught of holiday gift guide pitches (we work 3-4 months ahead). The office is flooded with press releases and samples and, surprisingly considering we’re a fashion magazine, food. … Continue reading
Attempted Healthy Eating: Bonobo’s
I had a deep need to eat healthy at lunch today, no doubt fueled by the gross intake of candy and peppermint bark that had occurred only moments before at an appointment (a holiday preview). Bonobo’s Vegetarian, on … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Red Mango vs. Pinkberry
Pinkberry wins. Hands down. Red Mango is thicker, denser, full of fro-yo aspirations. It feels fake, desperate, wannabe-ish. Also, my raspberries tasted metallic and slightly moldy. No one likes moldy raspberries. No one I know, except perhaps Dan Cohen. … Continue reading
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