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Sweet Thursday – Chocolate/Pistachio Torte
Music: Would I lie to you – The Eurythmics This was made with love for my dear friend Brian on his birthday. He made a similar torte for James many years ago and I thought I would return the favor. … Continue reading
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Madeleines – Sweet Thursday
Music: Don’t Fear the Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult I’ve always wanted to try Madelieines. I always thought they were something too difficult to perfect in the home. But thank goodness for my trusty guide through Parisian pastry, The Sweet … Continue reading
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Baked Long Island Clams
Music: Acid Tongue – Jenny Lewis Growing up on the Great South Bay of Long Island, nothing defined my childhood more than the beach, the boat and the waterways of my home. In the summers when I was young one … Continue reading
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Homemade Beer – Guest Blogger Bill Kiernan
Music: The Yardbirds – I’m Not Talking (if you only understood the irony here!) Oh boy do we have a special treat today! Good pal and guest blogger, Bill Kiernan, has decided to share some of his secrets for homemade … Continue reading
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Lobster Rolls!
Music: Driftwood – Travis This past weekend we threw a lovely soiree for my dear friends Trina and Ji Young. We spent the weekend at Molly’s family beach house on Long Beach Island and celebrated the passing of 3 decades. … Continue reading
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How to make Duck Confit
Music : Florence and the Machine – My Boy Builds Coffins Hello and hope you had a happy weekend. I didn’t post on Friday because I have been making duck confit for about a week – but we finally got … Continue reading
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Best Sandwich Eva with Polenta Fries
Music: Broadcast – I Found the F I’ve talked about this sandwich before but I was craving it and couldn’t get to New Haven…so we made it at home. We paired it with polenta fries which were delicious and an … Continue reading
How to Roast a Chicken
This is our fool proof roasted chicken recipe with crispy skin. It originally came out of Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food (I think?). This is our go-to-meal for guests that’s so easy and can be paired with pretty … Continue reading
Leave The Gun, Take The Eggplant Parmesan – Sunday Dinner
Music: Speak Softly Love – Andy Williams This was one of the Sunday Dinners menus that was near and dear to our hearts. It is pretty traditional Italian fare and we shared it with friends Peter, Erin and Kurt. It’s … Continue reading
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Happy Canning…
Music: Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition Merry Christmas! This year was a pretty serious handmade Christmas. And you know what, it was the most fun gift giving I’ve had in a while. We made all our Christmas ornaments and house … Continue reading
