Sounds like an oxymoron but it’s true, we live grain free and dairy free most of the time and only break it when it’s really worth it- like date night or the Peter Pan donuts my brother in-law biked in from Brooklyn this past Saturday. The lifestyle has been easier and way tastier than we […]
Category: Food
The Whole30 because I’m over 30
Oh gosh do I know this is expected. After 30 years of age there is only a matter of time before you try a cleanse and want to tell your friends about it. And I am exponentially more predictable because I live in Manhattan..and I write a blog. Whatever, this is a success story. I […]
For when you miss a lentil
I am starving. Day 17 of this Whole30 cleanse and I am so sick of meat- I want to dive my face into this bowl of lentils. This is my day 31 meal of choice. With 4 glasses of Pinot Noir. The only thing convincing me to stick to this cleanse is the Whole30 timeline […]
If anyone else still cares about Meatloaf…
My mom never ruined meatloaf for me. Thanks Mom! So I approached it with an open mind in my adult life and found a recipe my family loves. Paul Prudhomme – you taught me how to make something delicious! Cajun Meatloaf. If you’re moderately into football and the temp is under 60 degrees, this is […]
Food & Wine All the Time: Autumnal Reads
It’s cooking season! And just in case anyone is looking to pick up a cozy hobby, I wanted to share mine. I love food literature written between 1950 and 1970 — wine books, chef’s biography’s, and cookbooks. You may find this content helpful in a foodie crowd or on an interview or a first date… […]
Curry for a Change
I’d totally be impressed if someone told me they can make a great curry. To me, it’s the mark of culinary agility and a party in a bowl. Curry is my new thing I want to do today. Last night was my first attempt. I chose a recipe from the Pioneer Woman- not my usual […]
Uncle Boons
You know that restaurant that everyone loves, it gets rave reviews and its right by your house- so you never go? The two places like that for me are Raoul’s and Uncle Boons. Both took me approximately 3-5 years to finally go to but now they are my only favorites. SO, here is my Uncle […]
I love Breakfast
Elle slept in on Sunday morning. Hallelujah! And this leisurely start inspired me to make a special breakfast: one that Elle could assist me in making- Yogurt bowls with fancy granola and chocolate coconut shavings. She is so eager to help at this age. Normally I am chopping and flames of grease are flying but […]
Lots of Peaches & Burrata
Quick post today, sharing some salad inspiration. It’s been 96+ degrees lately in NY and I am not allowed to apartment cook unless its under 80. So depressing. So lots of salads this week and my favorite is with peaches and burrata. SUPER easy: Arugula, endive, ripe peaches, red onion, a few great cherry tomatoes, […]
V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N Date Night
All I want to write about is how much FUN I had playing couples games on vacation. Somehow in my life I had yet to organize formal competitions against my family. WHY is it so much more fun than beating your friends?! (the unconditional love probably) For the full picture, we just came back from […]