Most women get excited over a new pair of shoes. However, lately, a new gadget or piece of kitchen equipment gets my heart racing. Don’t get me wrong, a new wrap dress for going out to dinner (always nice to let someone else do the cooking once in a while) or hosting a dinner party … Continue Reading
Was happy to find chocolate mint at the farmers’ market the other day. One breath and I was overtaken by the intoxicating aroma of mint and sweet chocolate. Before long, I had a gallon of milk and half a dozen eggs in my bag — the foundation for some excellent gelato. I have to say, … Continue Reading
Being back in Chicago, if only for a long weekend, was fantastic. After living in the windy city for the past 10 years, there are a few restaurants I really miss (recently moved to Washington, D.C.). Not sure if Big Star fully qualifies as a restaurant, more of a bar that serves good food. Nonetheless, it has … Continue Reading
Got up early this past weekend to hit the farmers’ market before the storms rolled in (an earthquake last week; this week, Hurricane Irene). Am now stocked up (duck eggs, various salad greens, peppers, onions, tomatoes, shallots, to name a few), well at least for a few days, and have a couple of bottles of … Continue Reading
This is part II of a three-part post I will refer to as, A Taste of Spain. Part I: Squid and White Beans with Balsamic Reduction; Part II: Chickpeas with Black Sausage, Pine Nuts, & Raisins; and Part III: Rock Shrimp (or baby clams) with Eggs (to follow). All three of these dishes remind me of … Continue Reading
