Spent the past few days unpacking having just moved from DC to NYC. Closets and cabinet space are clearly a luxury in Brooklyn. It’s amazing how much stuff you can cram into 840 square feet (no space goes unused). I don’t think we have that much “stuff.” That being said, I’ve managed to acquire a … Continue Reading
Blood oranges have a relatively short window. So, when they made their annual appearance, I immediately snatched up a basketful. Blood oranges look unassuming enough from the outside. Their skin, not much different from a typical ‘orange’ orange, with flecks of deep orangy-red. However, when you slice open a blood orange, pizazz…the most vibrant … Continue Reading
Holy cow, can’t believe I’m moving to New York City. This Saturday. Am Brooklyn bound. Going back to my roots. Was born in NYC and lived there (Queens) until I was 7-years-old, before moving to New Jersey, Maryland, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. — and now full swing back to New York. Looking forward to experiencing … Continue Reading
It’s been cold here as of late (Brrr, temps in the single digits with Chicago-like winds). Beyond soups and stews, I’m craving hearty, stick-to-your-bones, comfort food. I’m a BIG fan of smoked fish. Well, actually, I love just about anything that comes out of a smoker/smokehouse. Perhaps it’s in my DNA. Is there a gene … Continue Reading
Homemade Pasta: Cappelletti (“Little Hats”). Now that you have homemade cappelletti (or, perhaps, store-bought stuffed pasta/ravioli when you’re short on time), you need a light and delicate broth in which to bath them. That’s where the Parmesan rind comes into play. Do you typically discard your Parmesan rinds? Or, are you a Parmesan rind hoarder?? … Continue Reading
