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Salad Dressing

In the restaurant world, a one-day internship is called a trail. The student works at whatever station he or she is needed and then, depending on the restaurant, either watches the service buzz by or jumps right in. It’s a win-win situation for both parties, because the trailing cook gets some extra experience and knowledge, [read more ...]

Basil Lemonade

This is the perfect antidote to many things: a hot day, a dull afternoon, a sense of ennui directed at ordinary beverages, writer’s block.
 
Basil Lemonade for 4

1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup simple syrup, cooled
Handful of fresh basil leaves, sans stem
4 cups cold water
4 shots gin

Mix the lemon juice, simple syrup and water in a [read more ...]