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Posted in Quick, Raves, Recipe, Tips, Vegan, Vegetarian on Feb 3rd, 2010
A few weeks ago I made a vinaigrette with lemon juice instead of vinegar and some maple syrup as a sweetener, and I immediately fell in love with the combination.
Apparently, I am not the only one: Just a week later, I found myself at Back Forty – a terrific joint – eating brussels sprouts with [...]
Posted in Cheap, Quick, Raves, Recipe, Tips, Vegan, Vegetarian on Dec 14th, 2009
I love edamame, and my realization a few years ago that these sushi shop staples could be had at my local grocery store was very exciting for me (Is my life this dull?). In fact, bags of frozen edamame – shelled or unshelled – are so cheap that I realized how outrageous it is that [...]
Posted in Dessert, Recipe, Vegetarian on Jul 20th, 2009
I am not a big fan of lemon desserts. Or fruit in desserts. But for my going away at work (way, way back in April), my lovely lovely boss decided we’d make these lemon-raspberry cupcakes (and also some super chocolatey cookies). And, as it turned out, they are adorable. And tasty! So hooey to me, [...]
Oh, the pleasures of cooking at home (i.e. my parents’ home), where I not only have more space and light, but also the following: a food processor (though I have that in New York now, too, but squirreled away in an upper cabinet that discourages use), a double boiler, an electric beater, and a fluted [...]
Posted in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails on Sep 24th, 2008
I’m not usually one for elaborate drinks (by which I mean anything more than beer, wine, gin + vermouth, or any alcohol + soda), but after the beauty — and ease — of this one, I might change my mind. This drink is perfect for September, using the last summer ingredients (peaches, mint) with touches [...]