If you look closely (or really, not closely at all) you’ll see a small bite taken from the uppermost piece of focaccia.
This is because, after sitting down with a book and taking a very tentative mouthful of my make-shift pizza, I let out a small noise.
“Oh ..” I brought my hand up to my [read more ...]
Here’s this week’s column for the Syracuse City Eagle:
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I was a vegetarian for quite some time in my youth. Although I’ve been eating meat for about a year now, I refused to touch the stuff from ages 14 to 21.
The official story of my vegetarianism began at the Christmas holidays when [read more ...]
When I read Yolanda Wright’s review of The Black Olive in last week’s Weekend Magazine (an offshoot of The Post Standard), I grumpily crumpled up the paper and muttered to myself. I had been planning on reviewing The Black Olive, and damnit, she’d gotten to the matter first! Well, I figured, I had [read more ...]
I hope that your Memorial Day was as yummy as mine …
Blue Cheese-Crusted TomatoesRecipe Here
I made my own bread crumbs for this recipe by pulsing day-old rosemary bread in a food processor. I implore you not to be tempted by the store-bought variety; homemade ones are not only fluffier and softer, they boast a [read more ...]
Look at me, posting all of this non food-related stuff. How naughty.
I do mention wine, pizza, dinner and pie crust in the following, though, so interpret as you will. Tomorrow, I’ll be back with a decadent story about octopus, flaming cheese and alcohol. Lots of it. I promise.
Anyway, here’s [read more ...]
In Brooklyn, and in the kitchen.
Despite the way-retro stove and headache-inducing wallpaper, I absolutely love it. Let’s really see what this baby can do, shall we?
Early Summer Salad(Fresh, healthy, easy …)
This recipe, from the Great Food Fast cookbook by the Martha Stewart Living Company, couldn’t be easier to make.
I baked a batch yesterday morning – it was an excellent afternoon snack with a dollop of lemony whipped cream.
Rhubarb Crisp
2 pounds rhubarb
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small [read more ...]
Hey, bonus points if you tell me about an interesting drink I could make to complement this menu.
You’re the best!
Okay kids:
I have, in addition to the typical pantry staples, the following ingredients in my possession:
Bok choy
Green onions
A red bell pepper
Spicy pork sausage
Edited to add: Radishes
Tell me what to do for dinner – without requiring me to go to the store again.
(Please?)
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