I definitely realize that it’s not summer yet, but it’s been so cold and gloomy that it doesn’t even seem like spring so I’ve decided to skip straight to warm weather beverages to get myself in the spirit! (In the spirit, ha. See it’s funny because it’s an alcoholic beverage!) This bitter aperitivo is the … Continue reading Bicicleta (my favorite summer drink)
I haven’t had a huge amount of time to write my last few recipe posts, so I didn’t include my updates and food adventures like I usually do. I have a backlog to share with you! We took a trip to Pennsylvania to visit my parents the other weekend, and we finally tried the York … Continue reading Food Adventures – PA & NYC
Shell beans aren’t really in season until late summer, but I found some beautiful borlotti beans at my neighborhood produce spot the other day and I couldn’t resist. The timing worked out perfectly for this dish, since I pretty much never use the oven in the summer anyway! If you don’t have fresh beans you … Continue reading Shell Bean Gratin with Crispy Sage
When I traveled to Oslo a few years ago, I loved the heart-shaped waffles that seemed to be available everywhere. (Read all about the trip here!) I was able to recreate the experience at home using this fabulous recipe from Bon Appétit, but I was also interested in a gluten-free option. This recipe (very loosely … Continue reading Norwegian Heart Waffles (gluten free)
I’ve really been feeling like cooking something green, but unfortunately no spring things have been popping up yet at the markets! I went for this delicious Swiss chard dip to tide me over until I can get my hands on some local asparagus and snap peas. It’s so good that it almost makes me feel … Continue reading Swiss Chard Tahini Dip
Holy wow, it’s been months since my last Friday Favorites post! Here are a few things that have been on my radar recently. Happy Friday, everyone! Banana Republic washable merino sweater I have this sweater in gray, orangish red, and light blue. It’s thin, comfortable, and it’s a wool sweater I can throw in the … Continue reading Friday Favorites 3.29.19
I’m still thinking about the delicious lamb shoulder ragu I made last weekend from the fabulous cookbook Wine Food, so I’m sharing the recipe with you here! A few days ago, I made a variation of this using pork cheeks and jowl in place of the lamb. I omitted the wine, used less tomato paste, … Continue reading Rigatoni with Lamb Shoulder Ragu & Whipped Ricotta
It was my birthday this past Sunday, so instead of posting a recipe I’m going to tell you all about my epic birthday adventures. Lucky you! 🙂 On Saturday (birthday eve day), Andrew and I went for a long run and then had lunch at Yun Nan Flavor Garden, our favorite noodle place in the … Continue reading Epic NYC Birthday Adventure Weekend
We had a little snow last night, and since the mayor closed NYC public schools, my work was also closed! I have been enjoying an unexpected lazy day in, with lots of cooking, photographing, and blog planning. I have a few updates in the works, so stay tuned! This weekend was an excellent one, so … Continue reading Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Mayo & Salsa Macha
I’ve been wanting to bake this technicolor bread since I received Simple, the new Ottolenghi cookbook, as a gift this past Christmas. I finally made the bread this weekend, and it’s just as delicious as it looks! Besides baking bread (and making some incredible Brussels sprout quesadillas with cascabel chile oil and sunflower seed salsa … Continue reading Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread
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