July 4, 2012
Independence Day is all about strawberry/blueberry sweet concoctions! I made my patriotic parfaits mostly from scratch, save for the berries, and delivered them to my family as a sweet summer treat. After all, I can’t very well eat all of them! A cold parfait is not only refreshing, it’s a Read more…
August 11, 2010
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn’s renowned Alma Restaurant earned a recommendation in the prestigious Michelin Guide in 2009. Why a tire company sets the standard for exceptional dining has always perplexed me but why Alma received a coveted mention does not. The view, service and cocktails would stun any hungry patron, yes. Read more…
January 25, 2009
Between class starting up again and several special occasions, I have spent way too much time in restaurants as of lately. Most notably was dinner at Blossom with Wok Man and some visiting friends from Chicago. It has been on my “to go” list for quite some time but the Read more…
October 26, 2008
The East Village’s Organic Grill serves a mean tofu omelet. In my previous visits, spanning a few years now, they’ve always used a proprietary blend of vegan cheddar cheese. I was a bit disappointed to learn they have now converted over to Follow Your Heart‘s cheese. The omelet is still the Read more…