needed to add some nutrition and color to my dinner last night and this was the perfect and easy thing to make--I even had all the ingredients other than the star anise on hand. I'm always excited ...

i definitely use tumeric as the 'poor man's saffron' and enjoy the results a lot.

i braved dangerous wind conditions to make my way down to the farmers' mkt at Prospect Park this weekend, just b/c if it was going to be the 1st weekend with asparagus, i didn't want to miss it! al...

i've been looking for an inexpensive pot that can go from the stove top to oven--this looks perfect!

leftovers whenever i have them! today i'm enjoying the remains of last night's Oktoberfest-inspired dinner--sausage with sauteed apples and onions cooked in a combo of beer and apple cider and mash...

oh this is brilliant--i have that exact cabinet (and a set of red pots and pans too) and i'm constantly trying to keep it organized, but always end up with a jumble that leads to plenty of clamor a...

my roommate, who does not cook at all, often leaves me a few surprise flowers in a small jam jar on the windowsill in our kitchen. makes me smile EVERY time.

got home later than anticipated last night and i was so satisfyed after whipping up a quick and enjoyable "meal" of TJs shrimp gyoza and thawed frozen edamame. Tonight's plan is garlic naan,...

the olive oil gelatto at Otto in NY is delicious! i tried it on the recommendation of a friend who said that if i ordered it and didn't like it, she'd give me my money back. it was served with pass...

any tips on prolonging the shelf life of fresh bay leaf?

i like the feet!

ginger lemon scones!

I'll be baking hamantaschen tonight--found a great recipe 2 years ago on the foodnetwork website--orange zest in the dough, dried apricot/orange juice/honey filling--i'll never eat store-bought or ...

my dad has been preparing meals for friends and loved ones in need for years--his favorite things to make for such causes are cheese blintzes and stuffed cabbage. my mom favors lasagna, baked ziti,...

I love my Bodum travel press--it's both leak and drip free, and i think the hinged sealed opening is the key to that-i have no problem propping it up in my purse on the train so that i can both rea...

Leaf & Bean on 7th Ave in Park Slope has a great selection and a very nice, helpful and non-snobby staff. smells like heaven in there. and I LOVE Gorilla Coffee when I'm on the go. they're r...

this looks heavenly. i think i'll have to make this for my mother's birthday next month--perfect timing, as it's the only time of year i make layer cakes :-)

aah. thanks for setting the record straight on this one. i've always had issues finding this seemingly simple yet hard to come by ingredient. at least i know i'm not crazy!

my cake preference is mocha--sometimes a full on chocolate cake lacks flavor, and i prefer my frosting to be the source of the chocolaty goodness. also a big fan of carrot cake.

great tip! i've got several bags of clothes waiting to be donated, and i have been meaning to get down to the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket for weeks!