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my favorite simple and easy pasta

In entrees, pasta, vegetarian On May 20, 2013 1 Comment

i won’t give you a ton of excuses but i do have valid excuses for my lack to posting (and cooking). really i do…i won’t give you my… Read More »

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pickled ramps

In condiments, dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On May 14, 2013 2 Comments

happy spring. oh, wait, said that like 10 posts in a row…really i have. who cares…i love spring and i love ramps. is that a bold statement? whatever…i’m… Read More »

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lemon pound cake with strawberries and vanilla whip cream

In desserts, desserts & breads On May 11, 2013 1 Comment

picture this. a tournament. six of westchester’s best chefs against each other. over three weeks, they battle. two at a time. they prepare, they serve and they inspire… Read More »

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bow tie noodles w/beet greens

In entrees, pasta On May 9, 2013 1 Comment

it’s my favorite time of the year…spring! allergies, flowers, blooming trees, petals all over the street…it couldn’t get any better, well, until…well, you know, the farmers market opened…. Read More »

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quick cucumber kimchi

In condiments, dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On April 30, 2013 4 Comments

i’m taking bets to see how long it takes my friend rob to respond to this… apparently his mom is the queen of kimchi. i wouldn’t know of course… Read More »

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cookies (squared), thank you #girlscouts

In cookies, desserts & breads On April 26, 2013 1 Comment

i know…enough with the cookies. i. just. can’t. especially since all my neighbors are girl scouts… i got hit up again…and not by just like 5 kids…like 12…. Read More »

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strawberry salsa

In condiments, dips, dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On April 24, 2013 3 Comments

it’s almost time…for strawberry season. what what… yes. almost time. believe it or not. those sweet pieces of heaven (if you like strawberries that is). the juice drips… Read More »

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korean short ribs with a twist

In entrees, meat On April 18, 2013 4 Comments

kids voices echoing through the neighborhood. dogs barking in the distance. the faint smell of bbq. the sound of my neighbor back outside playing basketball with his friends…. Read More »

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sausage and peppers

In entrees, meat, pasta On April 16, 2013 2 Comments

it started….the spring chaos. baseball, ballet recitals, end of the year parties, applications for the pool. and then yesterday…among the chaos, boston. i have no words. it kind… Read More »

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easy no-knead brioche rolls

In bread making On April 11, 2013 2 Comments

someone dropped a magazine in my mailbox. i have no idea. if you can believe it, it happens often. except i usually know who does it. this time…no… Read More »