~~Sponsored Post~~ Greek-style yogurt has become super popular in the US and I’m definitely a fan. The thicker consistency makes it a much better product to cook with, especially for tzatzikis ...
When my cousin Jerry and his (then) fiance Mary asked if I would make their wedding cake, I was kind of in deep shock. I love them and was elated to have the opportunity to be part of their wedding i...
We had a small potluck last Friday, which would have been super easy to prepare for had I not cut my finger and have to go to the hospital for stitches on Wednesday. It really wasn’t too bad (t...
On Saturday night, we made our way to the secret location of NY Bite Club (an underground supper club) where we ate an extra generously portioned tasting menu of dishes from Chihuahua, Mexico and dra...
My friend Angie introduced me to Emporio 231 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013. Very good Italian food and the price is great if you book through Savored (invite link). When a couple of us gathered the...
Cayenne (our daughter) turned one! We get a lot of questions (online and off) about how she eats and what we feed her. It’s time we did a blog post all about Caya’s food. As soon as Caya ...
Lon started his new job as VP of Technology at Warby Parker! They are the coolest eyewear company ever! For every pair purchased, they donate a pair to someone in need. They pride themselves on bett...
As a food blogger I sometimes get caught up in the excitement of new restaurant openings, which happens enough in NY to always keep you on your toes. As a result, occasionally the value of writing a...
Anyone who loves to cook has heard of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). It is the premier culinary school of the United States and according to Paul Bocuse, “the best culinary school in ...
It’s taken a very long time for winter to come this year and I’m not complaining. However I have been waiting for my noodle soups; they are one of my favorite categories of food. (Have y...
Those who know me know that I’m sort of a produce geek: especially after recently winning second place in a produce identification contest at The New York Produce Show. My love of new or exotic...
Wow, 2011 has been a huge year for us because of one special ingredient: Cayenne. It felt like just yesterday that we were chatting on Twitter about #babymayhem the day I went into labor. Now, she...
Lon and I headed up to Poughkeepsie, NY for a nearly impromptu press trip this past Sunday. The plan was really to begin our tour on Monday morning and since we wanted to avoid Monday morning traffic...
I couldn’t decide what to make for #NYCookieSwap 2011. It’s a big deal with cookie greats like Dorie Greenspan attending! Lon saved the day and came up with an idea I loved: a way to comb...
Sometimes sous chefs at fancy, expensive restaurants decide to become executive chefs at smaller, more casual restaurants. It’s a choice for life-style and freedom. When it happens, we (the cus...
Perhaps I was subconsciously still thinking of that Pumpkin Cider Cocktail. Consciously, however, it hadn’t occurred to me until completing this pumpkin muffin recipe, tasting the muffins a few...
A family that foods together stays together… or something. This is our first year celebrating Halloween with Cayenne and probably the last time (before she starts talking) where we can do what...
We had foodie friends coming over for a potluck for no reason (#P4NR). Lately I’ve been trying to come up with interesting cocktails to serve to guests when they arrive. Something refreshing,...
We are so happy to announce yet another awesome joint in the Long Island City vicinity, John Brown Smokehouse 25-08 37th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Owner and pitmaster Josh Bowen was at Hill...
In case you’re wondering, I’m still alive. Mommy-hood has been challenging but also so rewarding. The most difficult part is trying to figure out how to balance my life with Caya and my l...
Back in November of 2010, I was desperately looking for poblanos to make my favorite black beans recipe. None of the supermarkets near me were selling them. At least five places were hit that day; so...
People are always amazed at how much Jessica and I have in common. From being born in the same hospital to sharing the same ice skating instructors (years apart), some coincidences are uncanny; anot...
George Duran in Front of His Project To Mr. George Duran: On behalf of the the culinary world, we hereby revoke your dodin bouffant; apron; and most of all, your right to call yourself a ‘chef&...
To say that M. Wells 21-17 49th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 has been hyped up is an understatement. Especially living in Long Island City, the narrow diner seems to be what we’ve become ...
Salt & Fat 41-16 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY 11104, a small plates restaurant that is bold in flavor and cholesterol, has hit Sunnyside and I am ever so grateful. (Sunnyside is very close to ...
Scouring Reddit the other day, we saw a delicious-looking picture of some biscuits made by ‘kaldrazidrim’ using a recipe from “Williams-Sonoma Bread“. As always, the comments...
What’s the last thing I thought I’d be doing a few weeks after giving birth? Posing nude. Yet, that’s what indeed happened. When Jackie of The Diva That Ate New York asked me if I&#...
I know it has been a long time since I’ve blogged! And, NO little cousin Jeffrey, the blog is not dead. Give me some time! Caya is just under 15 weeks old and she does not like to nap. She take...
Chinese women traditionally stay home for 30 days postpartum. There are all these rules about what you can and cannot do; what you should and should not eat. My mom stayed with us for five weeks and ...
As a brand new mama of 12 days, please excuse if this is incoherent… During the last few weeks of pregnancy, I started creating a list of all the things I wanted to eat as soon as Caya was born...
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