Kitchen Basics: Pesto

I admit it: I have not been spending a lot of time in the kitchen over the past few weeks. Trips up north and many visitors in town have led to nights away from my stove, and when I do … Continue reading →

AD Book Club: In Defense of Food

The folks over at Food Crypt recently posted a link to Michael Pollan discussing his latest book, In Defense of Food, for WBEZ Chicago. It’s a great introduction into Pollan’s work and worth checking out whether you’ve read any of … Continue reading →

Pasta with Summer Squash

Summer is my least favorite season in terms of weather. It hasn’t always been this way, but now that I live in New York, I dread temperatures over 80° and high humidity more than anything winter could throw at me. … Continue reading →

An Ode to Momofuku Milk Bar

I found myself at a bar in the East Village on Saturday night after dinner and a movie around Union Square. After introductions to friends of friends, we hit on something we all had in common: a love of Momofuku … Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage

When the mood for gnocchi struck earlier this week, I decided to forgo the traditional gnocchi recipe I made before and picked up two sweet potatoes. I am a big fan of pasta dishes with just a hint of sweetness, … Continue reading →

Ginger Pear Quick Bread

I’ve mentioned my Sunday ritual before on this blog. I wake up early, plan the menu for the week, make a shopping list, and then head to the store once Ramsey wakes up for anything I wasn’t able to grab … Continue reading →