Last weekend, I went on a whirlwind trip around the city, entertaining a friend who came to visit. Our second stop after an amazing Tori Amos concert at the Beacon Theater the night before led us to the kitchens of the International Culinary Center. I signed us up for a chocolate truffles and treats class. [...]
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Easy Brussel Sprouts for Thanksgiving
The first time I had brussel sprouts was a few years back when I took a cooking class geared towards newer recipes for a Thanksgiving feast. I always assumed that they were the bitter, unfriendly cousins of the cabbage, but with a few added ingredients, they became bacon flavored cousins of the cabbage. And I [...]
Goodbye to Summer for Now
Welcome to the last day of September. After an earthquake and hurricane in the same week, I think some are saying farewell to Summer 2011 without any hesitations. But I wanted to capture every bit of warm sun and long bright days by making this arugula pesto and freezing it in a ice cube tray [...]
Summer Sweetness in a Quick Pasta Dish
I finally got a chance to sit down and enjoy the bounty of summer after a whirlwind and stressful few months. I could explain what I mean when I say stressful, but it really isn’t worth the effort or time to rehash the past. Instead, I am at a better place professionally and personally. I [...]
My Newest Obsession for the Month of July : Instagram
In July, while in the midst of a paycheck drought, I decided in my state of dehydration and delusion that it would be an awesome idea to purchase an iPhone 4. I thought, ‘Hey, if now now, when?’ Or ‘I will need it for my social networking needs.’ Pathetic. No one needs to be strapped [...]
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