Category Archives: Recipe

Vegan Sauteed Stuffed Squah Blossoms with White Bean Alfredo Sauce

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

We are currently facing the vegetal challenges and pleasures that come with the height of summer CSA season. One delicacy that we received for several weeks in a row was squash blossoms. Last summer, following the suggestions of many cooks, … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Summer Eating Without a Grill

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

I’ve been on vacation “down the shore” for the past week and it’s felt great to get out of the city and live a bit of a slower, simpler life. Thankfully, it has also been a fresh and tasty life … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Buffalo Blowout

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Football is a game of strategy.  One can liken the plays of an NFL team to the moving of chess pieces around a board with the ultimate goal of getting your players from one end to the other.  The maneuvering … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Masterpiece: Black Bean Celery Soup with Fresh Vegetables

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Perhaps its the early summer weather, but I have had very low motivation to go grocery shopping lately. This has left me rummaging around the cupboards and fridge when dinnertime comes, trying to construct something healthy and flavorful that will … Continue reading →

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Mini Mid-Week Masterpiece: Rhubarb Berry Crumble

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Perhaps I should start a new category, Midweek inspiration? Midweek meals? What do you think? You may have noticed that I am not a huge dessert person. I like a little sweet once in awhile, but nothing too much, thanks. … Continue reading →

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Tasting My Way Through Santa Fe

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

I went to the Southwest for the first time last week. I spent most of my time working, but I also got to spend a good amount of time eating. One of the places I spent the most time was … Continue reading →

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Tropical Tostones for a Mid-Winter Saturday Snack

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

When I was recording with my band the other weekend we took a break from perfecting our instrumental tracks to get lunch at the Dominican restaurant next to the studio. Without hesitation I ordered a side of tostones, twice friend … Continue reading →

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Simple Winter Breakfast Pleasures: Oeufs a la Cocotte

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

This morning, getting ready for a lazy Saturday, I wished very much that I was back in Paris where I could walk downstairs and around the block and pick up some fresh, hot croissants at the corner boulangerie. Alas, Sunset … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock of My Crock Pot Part 1: Vegetable Stock

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

I made a few new years resolutions this year. The first few were the ones that most everyone makes at one point in their lives: exercise more, lose weight, snack less, make time for my creative projects, etc., etc. Most … Continue reading →

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Baking A La Francaise

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

When I first met SMH (the other cook on this blog) he told me in no uncertain terms that he didn’t like baking. “Why?,” I asked, incredulous, unable to see how someone who was such an accomplished cook would turn … Continue reading →

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