I hate that the sun is beginning to set earlier, because I never eat dinner early enough to capture photographs in natural light. Perhaps I need one of those simulator light bulbs? Until I find better bulbs, apologies for a decline in photo quality as we enter the cooler months.
Anyway. Last night, I was struck [...]
I think what I’ll miss most when summer has truly ended is the wealth and easy availability of fresh herbs. I used to complain that they were an impractical purchase for a person cooking for one (or occasionally two). But this summer, I have stocked up on different varieties each week, and I’ve found ways [...]
One of the wonderful things about living in New York in the summertime is the multitude of free activities available to locals and tourists alike. This afternoon, my sister and I walked over to tourist central, otherwise known as the South Street Seaport, with one purpose in mind: renting bikes – without the rental fee.
I [...]
The simple knowledge that I was going to make this dinner was all I needed to keep me motivated for 9 hours on my feet today.
It was sort of a spin on my go-to formula, with a twist from some sauce.
I started with the veg:
eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms
While [...]
One of my favorite parts of my approach to food is the freedom to experiment with the many different types of “clean” eating. Thanks to a recent visit to Pure Food and Wine, as well as the encyclopedic information provided by Gena, lately I have been enjoying forays [...]