Tag Archives: Dessert
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
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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Dining at Gramercy Tavern
Recently I had dinner in the dining room at Gramercy, which is a world away from the bustling tavern in the front. It’s quiet and elegant, and you leave not just full but weirdly relaxed, having slowly savored three … Continue reading
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Fanciful Dessert
Two weeks ago I was in Las Vegas and had the divine pleasure of eating these gorgeous desserts. These sweet concoctions are to be had at Tableau, a plush restaurant at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. There is no dessert … Continue reading
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A Higher Standard of Ice Cream
You eat regular old ice cream, and seems good and creamy and delicious. Then you eat Adirondack Creamery ice cream, and you realize this is a level of ice creamy purity you have never encountered before. You check the … Continue reading
Kefi: Eat Here Now
It’s easy to find cheap good food in the city. Every neighborhood has a hole-in-the-wall serving up bowls of curry or dumplings or spaghetti and meatballs or a cheeseburger for under $10. In return, they are often cash only, … Continue reading
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Glorious, Glorious Crepes
At least 20 layers of whisper-thin crepes, caramelized on top to form a crisp sugar roof, bonded together by a creamy custard, make up this cake that has become one of my favorite (and rare) treats. It tastes like … Continue reading
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