Category Archives: Recipes
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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Happy Christmas!
We made some Christmas treats yesterday…our salted caramels but with Espresso Salt from The Filling Station (that Alex so kindly brought us from Chelsea Market for Christmas – Danke!). Here is a little picture to show what a sweet gift … Continue reading
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Sunday Dinner – Cocoa and Spice Slow-Roasted Pork with Onions (and some sides)
Music: On Melancholy Hill – Gorillaz We held our annual Holiday party this last weekend. The usual suspects attended with some new additions. Next year I’m going to need more chairs! (or a bigger apartment?). I spent some time with … Continue reading
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Saffron and Sage Risotto with Butternut Squash
Music: Little Miss Queen of Darkness – The Kinks Here we go! Back to Ina…and the fall. Love me some butternut squash! This was a flavor bomb in my mouth. To be honest, it might have been a little rich … Continue reading
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Oyster Crab
Whatever is an oyster crab? Once in a long while one discovers a tiny little crab living in an oyster. Due to ocean patterns and filtration systems, sometimes tiny crabs lodge themselves into other oyster shells. They are affectionately called … Continue reading
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Reggie III Mushroom Stroganoff
Music: Big Wave – Jenny and Johnny You know what I did this week? I catered my first movie! It was lots of work in our tiny kitchen and I felt like a train conductor on the cooking line (that … 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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Fettuccini with Peas, Asparagus and Bacon
Music: In Spite of Me – Morphine Hello there, friends. We’ve returned from our Spring hiatus. It was a well needed break to plan some good meals for the coming season. And guess what?!! We’ve got our new Spring Sunday … Continue reading
