Happy July, everyone! Do you have any fun plans for the 4th? We’re going to North Carolina, where Andrew’s parents have a house near the beach, and we have lots of swimming, cooking, and exploring on the agenda. I’d also like to try lots of local foods—butterbeans, grits, country ham, and local seafood and produce … Continue reading Cilantro-Pecan Pesto
I recently read and enjoyed Edward Lee’s new memoir/cookbook Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting-Pot Cuisine. I love his cookbook Smoke & Pickles, and the recipes in his new book did not disappoint. This dish is inspired by his recipe for Chicken “Vaca Frita” with Coconut Rice and it is delicious! … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Spinach Rice
It’s not often that I miss a Monday post, but last Monday I was attending my grandfather’s funeral and didn’t really feel like writing anything. He died at age 92 after living a long and full life, recently celebrating 68 years of marriage to my grandmother. Even while struggling with Alzheimer’s and prostate cancer, he … Continue reading Food & Family: Brooklyn Edition
Happy June, everyone! With official summer almost here, I’ve been trying to get outside more and to explore more of New York, reaping the full benefits of our sky-high Brooklyn rent. Recently, I walked to Sahadi’s to pick up a few things (cranberry beans, hot smoked paprika, and labneh were all on the list) and … Continue reading Strawberries with Labneh Whipped Cream & Saba
In my continued quest to eat more colorful foods, I whipped up this vibrant beet “hummus” using a recipe from my new favorite cookbook, Bäco. I love serving it garnished with chive blossoms and purple daikon radish slices to really amp up the fuschia factor. This recipe is great as a snack, as one dish … Continue reading Beet “Hummus”
May is almost over and it feels like spring is here, maybe? Andrew and I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon this Saturday in the cold, cold rain (52ºF!!!)—it was rather unpleasant! Here we are after the fact, soaked and shivering but triumphant: I took some ibuprofen beforehand for my hip pain and managed to finish … Continue reading Shaved Asparagus with Avocado, Sesame, & Soy
We took the bus up to Boston for the weekend to visit Andrew’s sister, see our former professor Ran Blake and his cat DekTor Dutra, and have some favorite foods from our New England Conservatory days. It was a wonderful and full weekend! After a longer-than-expected bus ride from New York we were ready for … Continue reading Boston Weekend
It’s feeling like a race to the finish lately, with my interior design class final project due soon, a bunch of work deadlines, rehearsals, concerts, and a trip to Boston planned for next weekend. Speaking of races, we also have the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon coming up in two weeks and I think I’ll actually … Continue reading Ramp Butter
I usually have a novel going at all times—it’s amazing how much reading you can get done when your commute is over an hour—but recently I’ve been taking a break from following a storyline and instead have been “reading” cookbooks instead. (No, I’m not lugging around massive hardbacks on the train; I check them out … Continue reading Grilled Sausages & Pearl Onions with Red Cabbage & Pickled Mustard Seeds
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was very full, with a gig on Friday (I baked a flourless chocolate cake to bring—I’m refining the recipe a bit but will share when it’s ready), family visit and attending a beautiful violin concert on Saturday, and working on Sunday followed by volunteering at the Opera … Continue reading Rainbow Grain Bowl
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