Thanks to a communal effort, our Thanksgiving feast was a resounding success. It took a bit of time to get into our groove this year, as my Dad needed to adjust himself to having me in his compact NYC city kitchen. Plus, I started things off on the wrong track when I removed a loaf of his rising ...
Keeping it Light
While sipping my coffee, the photo on the cover of the Dining section of this mornings’ New York Times grabbed my attention. With my imminent visit to Manhattan to view the inflation of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade balloons, I found the image of the balloon guy chowing down on a turkey leg ...
Shop Early at PotsandPans.com
I just got word of an amazing sale which starts the day before Thanksgiving, NOT the day after. Why wait until Black Friday to shop! I've already started my holiday shopping and can't wait to take a look at PotsandPans.com tomorrow for their pre-holiday sale. I've been told there will be a "30-70 ...
Like an Old Married Couple
Cooking with Kathe for Thanksgiving was fun as always. With pots, pans, baking dishes and countless ingredients strewn about the countertops, we were Tazmanian Devils spinning feverishly around the kitchen moving from one prep station to the next, making cranberry bread, carrot muffins, stuffing and ...
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Lobster Empanadas with a Smokey Lime Dip and an Amazing Giveaway Opportunity
I’ve been asked by Macy’s to help them with their Mblog recipe showcase. Check out Macy's Facbook Page, where Macy’s fans can submit their favorite holiday recipes for a chance to win a dinner with a renowned Macy’s Culinary Council chef, including Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Cat Cora or Todd ...
Cooking With Cory
I was busy rolling spring rolls in the kitchen when my son Cory walked in, wide-eyed and curious. I was eager for company and invited him to join me. Since spring rolls are his favorite, he enthusiastically agreed. Before beginning though, he asked me if the filling was raw and if he would need to ...
Anolon Novelle Copper 12 inch Skillet — REVIEW and GIVEAWAY
I’ve been looking for today’s heirloom skillet, a modern equivalent to the old dependable cast iron kind, a pan that will get old with me and my kids, that I can hand down through the generations. Well, I think I may have found one. I know I have a lot of pots and pans. Some people may say I have ...
Wonton Fun
I never knew it could be so fun to stuff and fold Chinese wontons until Christina, Suzy and I had our wonton making date. Suzy came a few hours early to make a batch of homemade chicken stock, which she planned on serving with the wontons. She arrived ready to go, a huge stock pot in one hand and ...
I cooked alone and didn't enjoy it.
I cooked alone and didn't enjoy it. Yup, you heard me. I don't mean to grumble and complain, but this is just another casualty of the bizarre storm we just experienced. You see, with her kids stuck at home and my house full of stranded powerless guests, this past Tuesday Suzy and I had to cancel ...