I picked up a pound of Rose Finn Apple Fingerling Potatoes at the farmers’ market this weekend. These fast-roasting potatoes are often more moist and flavorful than the standard Russet baking potatoes, making them an easy side dish. Here’s a … Continue reading
I recently listened to a Radiolab podcast during which Robert Krulwich interviewed Brian Greene, a physics and mathematics professor and director of the Institute of Strings, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics at Columbia University, about his theory that there are an … Continue reading
As described in my last post, in an effort to cut down on costs and eat healthier, I’ve decided to start bringing my breakfast and lunch to work. On average, I spend about $17 a day on food which includes … Continue reading
Like most people working in offices in Manhattan, I spend a significant amount of money every week on lunches and the occasional breakfast pastry. I stand in winding lines at Dean and Deluca or Olive’s or some other sandwich/salad/soup operation … Continue reading
One of the dishes I made with the heirloom tomatoes this weekend was a roasted tomato pasta. Whenever you don’t want to spend a lot of energy on a pasta dish, but want to keep it classy (aka, not just … Continue reading
Tzatziki, the delicious yogurt sauce that accompanies falafel, gyros, and countless lamb dishes, is one of my favorite things to make. It’s simple to whip up and while I don’t recommend it eating it by the spoonful, I have been … Continue reading
I’m sad to say the first time I had a true heirloom tomato was only a month ago. I’d been hearing all of the buzz about them, but it wasn’t until my birthday dinner at Dressler that I finally had … Continue reading
I realize having my first two food posts be about barbecue and mac & cheese seems to set a tone of unhealthy eating, but I promise these moments of caloric indulgence are not as often as they appear. I have … Continue reading
I have a fairly set schedule every Sunday. I wake up, make my shopping list for the week, and once my boyfriend wakes up, we head to the grocery store. The afternoon is usually wasted by walking around Brooklyn with … Continue reading
Most apartment dwellers lack the spacious kitchens, ample outlets for appliances, and time that make the techniques and recipes outlined in so many cookbooks seem easy. I’m not a food expert, but I am a food enthusiast that’s faced with … Continue reading
