Tonight, as I watched the snowflakes begin to fall here in New York City, I thought it was the perfect time to whip up a quick hot chocolate. Stay warm, everyone! Hot Chocolate Adapted from Joy of Baking Serves 2 Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups milk (I used skim, and drizzled a little half… Read More Hot Chocolate, Anyone?
The trip: Rome. The objective: Gluttony. Well not really gluttony, but I did my fair share of eating. Someone suggested I name this post Mangiare Come Un Porco (Eat Like a Pig). So what did we spend most of our time doing? My friend and I traipsed around the city, looking at ancient art and ruins. … Read More Six Days in Rome: A Food Retrospective
It may be 2 days early but … Happy New Year! Pardon me for not being around to post this on New Year’s Day, but you should have this recipe a few days before the holiday, in case you decide to make it. It is, after all, the day you are supposed to eat black-eyed… Read More Happy New Year: Black-Eyed Peas with Garlicky Black-Pepper Shrimp
Are you are looking for something special to serve Christmas morning, or New Year’s Day, or any day of the year? Well, have I got a recipe for you! I happen to think most muffins in this world are pretty mediocre. Sure, you have your blueberry, your pumpkin, your bran, and all those other ones. … Read More Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Well actually, I don’t, at least not all the time. I see you scrunching your face in judgment. Look, I’m just really picky about mac and cheese. If I am going to engage in such a decadent dining activity, it better be the way I like it. And the truth… Read More Artisanal Macaroni and Cheese