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...
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...
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.
I really want to try making black bean chili with butternut squash and swiss chard (http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/bestdiet_recipes/recipes/food/views/234146)
Maybe I ...
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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!
I really want to try making black bean chili with butternut squash and swiss chard (http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/bestdiet_recipes/recipes/food/views/234146) Maybe I ...