Around midnight last night, I decided to make something to warm the kitchen, halving brussel sprouts and slicing potatoes that roasted and sputtered in the oven as I diced guanciale. The bright yellow aioli from Wednesday’s Eggs Maryland was nice on the side, and the softened sprouts made me happy, as they always do. It’s [...]

A few summers ago, my wonderful friend Jeannine and I found ourselves at Cakebread Cellars in Napa, and ever since I am reminded of our visit by e-mails from their resident chef with recipes tailored to the wines. This recipe of roasted cauliflower with crab sneaks in a gremolata (parsley, garlic, and lemon zest) and [...]

I walked into my friend Winnie‘s apartment last Friday night to the sounds of dumpling creation. Winnie explained why the dough should be thicker in the middle: and the dough was busily being folded, crimped, and sealed. There were food writers to recognize (including this former Gourmet staffer rocking a yellow apron), lively shrimp, and [...]

I felt like a true New Yorker last night when I managed a Shake Shack visit without waiting in line. Even in the cold, a shake order is required, especially after a heady two hours of a philanthrocapitalism debate. Even more than philanthrocapitalism (and Shake Shack), Jason is into rebuilding soils with his company, re:char; [...]

I’ve been dancing in my kitchen, as the disco ball that hangs above the sink throws silvery spots across the wooden floor in the late morning. This is music for you to join me, since you continue to startle me by listening to these mixes. For our dance card today, a track (full list below) [...]

 

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