looking a little skepticalYou know the phrase "there's no such thing as a free lunch?" Well, I couldn't buy breakfast in this town on New Year's Eve morning. Our original plan was to walk around the corner and get some grub at the Wine n Diner, but, alas, they weren't open when we approached their door … Continue reading Breakfast @Quintessence
Category: Eating
A black & white world
so simple ~ so perfectIf there is any single food item which I consider myself to be an expert about, it is the black & white cookie. And - please don't call it a "half-moon" because that makes no sense at all. I've eaten uncountable examples of this NYC delicacy and have concluded that my … Continue reading A black & white world
Tradition(less)
For too many years to count, Christmas Eve has meant an elaborate meal, conceived and prepared by yours truly, usually for a crowd of 12-16. However, like many other things this year, the celebration of Christmas Eve demanded something different, something a little more simple. The obvious solution: Chinese Food and Champagne. At 4:00 in the … Continue reading Tradition(less)
Mulligatawny Soup
a little mortar and pestle action - coriander seedsI've got a thing for Mulligatawny Soup. With my first pregnancy, it was my number one craving, and just like the pregnancy stretch marks, it's never gone away. A perfect meal is an order of garlic nan and a steaming bowl of soup - usually from Shalimar. There's … Continue reading Mulligatawny Soup
Olive Greens
so pretty - so delicious When faced with a freakishly large head of broccoli rabe, and the desire to limit carbohydrate consumption, what would you do? If carbs were not an issue, I'd be all about making a pot of polenta, Union Square Cafe-style with milk, Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts. I've been trying to wean … Continue reading Olive Greens
Cella Bistro
I've been wanting to get to Cella Bistro for a long, long time. A recent post on Table Hopping finally made it impossible to not go - open Sunday + 3 courses for $30 = I'm there. We made a 5:30 reservations and relied on Google maps to get us there, which fortunately worked. When we arrived, … Continue reading Cella Bistro
Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)
Before I share my impressions and experience as a spectator at the Slay Belles Rollerderby event this past Saturday night, I have a confession to make... I'm not always nice. Often, I stop just short of being naughty, sometimes of my own volition sometimes due to another's influence. There - I feel better now that I've shared … Continue reading Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)
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