Received a new cookbook for my birthday back in November (one can never have too many cookbooks; for me, cookbooks are better than shoes). This one. After perusing it, I bookmarked several recipes; the vadouvan spice mix was at the top of my list. Vadouvan appears to be en vogue at the moment. A few … Continue Reading
Bones. They’re not just for dogs. I’ve enjoyed bone marrow, sliced in half lengthwise with coarse sea salt and toast, at restaurants on occasion. But there’s a certain satisfaction when you make things yourself. I want to see (and taste) the whole process, step by step. This was my first time roasting bone marrow. What a … Continue Reading
I’m not a trendsetter (am not up-to-date on the latest music; am happiest in shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops; could care less about what’s “hip” or “in”; and am very content doing my own thing). And even though I slightly oppose the idea of food trends (what’s old, is new), I’m throwing out a … Continue Reading
Another year in the books. Hope 2014 was a good year for you and that 2015 is even better. It’s been an adventurous year of cooking, from my kitchen in D.C. to an unbelievable 3-month stint cooking in and exploring the green pastures of Ireland. Next up New York City, to which I’ll be moving … Continue Reading
Although I’m neither Italian nor Italian-American, this year I’ve decided to adopt the Italian tradition of fish for Christmas Eve/Day dinner. The Feast of the Seven Fishes (Festa dei sette pesci) typically consists of at least seven fish/seafood dishes — the number of dishes varies by family. Per Wikipedia: There are many hypotheses for what the number “7” … Continue Reading
