From Passionate Amateur to Smoothly Professional: Smoked BBQ
Just a few days ago I wrote about some incredible, authentic Texas bbq we were lucky enough to stuff ourselves with. Who’da thunk I’d have a ...
Mains, Recipes, Weight Watchers
Sunday Supper: Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs
I was a little shocked to discover I hadn’t written about this yet—it’s one of my favorite makes-a-lot recipes. The original, from Epicurious, serves ...
Oh. My. God. Barbecue
Last night S and I went to a barbecue at the home of a guy he knows. This guy, M, is from Texas, as is his fiancée, ...
Adventures in Recipe Testing, Part 2: In Which I Make Some “Scrummy” Chocolate Swirl Shortbread That Turns Out Pretty Crummy
Some time ago, I wrote about testing a spanakopita recipe for Leite’s Culinaria, and the disaster that ensued. Well, today I experienced round ...
Misc, New York, Quick Tips, Recommendations
The Top 10 Things Every New York Foodie Should Do
The other day my friend E sent me a link to a fascinating article from the UK’s Observer, entitled “The Top 50 Things Every Foodie Should ...
Celebrating the First Year at Aurora
Yesterday was S’s and my first wedding anniversary. I’ve often read that the first year is the hardest but honestly, I’m not sure things could get any ...
Salad for Dinner
Lately I’ve been so busy with freelance work that I haven’t had the time—or the inclination—to do much cooking (or blogging, for that matter, for which ...
Sunday Night Dinner: Fricasseed Chicken Breasts with Fresh Herbs and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
When I’m working in an office, as I am until mid-June, I like to cook something substantial on Sunday nights—both to flex my kitchen muscles and ...
The All-in-One Family Celebration
May is a big month for my family: yesterday, the 7th, was my dad’s birthday. Today, the 8th, is my niece L’s (she’s 5). Throw in Mother’s ...
Mains, Recipes, Weight Watchers
Brisket with Dried Cherries and Crimini Mushrooms
Now that I know I can make a nice brisket by following a recipe, I decided it was time to experiment. On Saturday I picked ...