Category Archives: cocktails
An Easter Non-Feast
I know these aren’t dyed in pastel colors, but this is where our decorated Easter eggs will end up come Sunday morning: A pre-church breakfast of hardboiled eggs over buttered toast with salt, what could be better? Well I guess … Continue reading
Holiday Limbo
It’s that time of year. Christmas is over, New Year’s Eve lingers like a wobbly exclamation point, and I’m still feeling a bit bloated from all the roasts and cocktails and candy canes of the last week. It’s holiday limbo … Continue reading
Fever Tree = Yummy Cocktails
I have been in love with Fever Tree tonic water for awhile now, but I don’t think I’ve given it a proper shout-out (and I swear this is not a paid endorsement!). If you love a refreshing tonic-based cocktail, but … Continue reading
Parmigiano-Reggiano and Whole Foods (Like Shopping There Wasn’t Already Full of Temptations…)
Is there any ingredient more “worth-it” then Parmigano-Reggiano? Grated over a bowl of pasta bolognese, shaved into a salad of warm farro and ripe tomatoes, sprinkled into a white bean and escarole soup that’s been simmered with a leftover rind … Continue reading
Fig Love
Fig season may be waning, but at my local farmer’s market this Saturday, there were some real beauties on display. So of course a couple of pints found there way into my bag. Now I’m all for eating a ripe … Continue reading