I posted the details here... http://www.pithyandcleaver.blogspot.com/ I wonder where my failure was. I haven't seen any pos...

Rosebud, or anyone—have you had success with the faster Bittman bread? I tried the whole wheat recipe and it just didn't work...yeasty, dense, etc. Not sure why I failed.

I'm going to try the Fast No-Knead Whole Wheat bread...we'll see! I'm a little dubious, but it's worth a try...

Ooh! I love roasting vegetables, but have NEVER thought of adding feta...brilliant! I usually don't use broth, just a little olive oil...

Oh this is so, so tempting. I wish I had a good source for figs, though...they're often in such bad shape in NY. Has anyone spotted good ones?

This looks delicious...I've been doing so much cooking with onions, but I'm not sure I can resist this...

mschatelaine, there are some plates that color at Fishes Eddy on Broadway...on sale, too.

Making stock tomorrow from some lovely (and cheap!) lamb bones from the farmer's market. Not sure exactly how I'll do it (roast first?) or how it will come out, but I thought it would work for fren...

I've been noticing this too—I actually saved a picture from gourmet in my "decorating ideas" scrapbook because i loved the teal wall so much. (this color has also popped up in dom...

I've been reading about this book and it sounds so perfect. We do tons of entertaining in our tiny apartment, and it's sometimes overwhelming to plan a menu...

My parents always served/ate salad after dinner...I don't know if the habit came from my German grandfather...but yes, a palate-cleanser, and eating hot food right when it's ready...

ooh delicious. we have so much sage growing, this dish could definitely be a good idea.

Congratulations...this brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful. If I lived where my wedding is going to be, I might consider following in your footsteps, though it definitely would take friends on h...

I'm debating about buying a food mill—how essential do you all thing it is? I have an immersion blender...and am happy to strain tomato sauce...what am I missing out on?

I have been cooking up a storm—balsamic glazed cippoline...chili...muffins... http://www.pithyandcleaver.blogspot.co...

Goat cheese frosting sounds like a great idea—yum. Would probably be good on a regular carrot cake, too. Happy Birthday Ursula and congrats to Sara Kate and Maxwell!

Us too...our pot of sage is out of control. Is the tea very bitter?

This is a great idea. Especially now that the safety of canned goods is being called into question...

Wine. Always helps, especially if something is a little too salty or too sweet. Sake works too.

My french host family FREQUENTLY ate leftover fruit tarts for breakfast. Totally acceptable, and delicious with morning coffee.