Now that summer is here, entertaining just got a lot easier and more fun. Veggies are fresh and easy to prepare, seasonal fruits make desserts a snap to whip up, and all it takes is a simple white dr...
This spring-infused roast chicken has officially made it into my roast chicken rotation. And thats a big honor. I roast a lot of chickens, many of which I like very much. But few make it into The Rot...
Every time I go to the farmers market these days, it gets better and better. This Saturday, in particular, I hit a special kind of high that can only be attributed to the sudden appearance of strawbe...
I was recently reunited with my super-soft camel Dicker boots by Isabel Marant and I basically havent taken them off since. I know that theyre pretty ubiquitous by now, but thats for very good reason...
Following my broccoli rabe obsession, I am now on a crazy asparagus kick. Theres this one stand at the Union Square farmers market on Saturdays that sells the sweetest, plumpest, wild asparagus. The ...
Things Im loving this week:1. A cheeky lamp from Jonathan Adler2. Gorgeous leather camera strap3. Love this twisty, gold Ippolita ring4. The cutest little classic chino shorts--a must for summer5. To...
I know that the natural inclination with broccoli rabe is to blanche it, then saute it in some olive oil until its wilted and soft and sweet(er). And theres a good reason that this is the natural inc...
I went a little nuts for spring veggies this weekend. When I hit the Union Square greenmarket on my weekly Saturday trip, it was bursting with beautiful pops of color via ugly little carrots, bright ...
Im always adopting and discarding various products in my morning routine, but I have a feeling that the little rituals that involve my beloved Rodin products are here for the long haul. In the past m...
A few months ago, during one of those random weekend nights when you have the luxury of having absolutely nothing pressing to do, the decision was made to venture out to a remote part of Brooklyn to ...
An old Miu Miu necklace that always gets me in the mood for MontaukHappy Monday, everyone! Hope all of your weekends were fantastic. I did a little bit of everything--went to the greenmarket in searc...
Some of this weeks favorite things:1. Tiny diamond ring from Catbird2. Flappers and Philosophers: a set of Fitzgeralds works3. The best SPF for your face4. Lemon yellow pleated dress by Carven5. Coun...
When it comes to soup, I veer strictly towards the "hearty" end of the spectrum. Theres a time and a place for thin broths (i.e. chicken soup for when youre sick, duck broth when youre in the...
If theres anyone out there who has given up on broccoli rabe due to its tendency to be bitter unless you know how to expertly coax it into relative sweetness (which can be a very hit-or-miss situatio...
Pretty peonies at Marie Robinson.This weekend was filled with lots of my favorite activities, including another trip to the farmers market to pick up more collard greens and broccoli rabe from Lanis ...
Whoever invented quesadillas should be sainted. The hot, melted cheese, bits of chicken or shrimp, mushrooms, peppers, and whatever else you fancy sandwiched in a crisp, toasted tortilla--it just doe...
This was my first year making ramps, and after cooking with them and eating them in various dishes all weekend, I have no idea why I waited so long. Ramps are a member of the lily family, which also ...
Cornflowers!Hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was all about relaxation. I skipped going out in favor of early bed times, early morning runs, some movie-watching, lots of cooking, and one absolu...
Some of the things Im liking this week:1. Balenciaga one-piece wedge2. The perfect ivory blazer courtesy of Rag & Bone3. Eat With Your Hands, by Zakary Pelaccio 4. Ramps! Possibly for a weekend r...
Stuffed bell peppers could possibly be the ultimate in old-fashioned comfort food. Think about it. Those compact packages of goodness contain all the best things in life: ground beef, garlic, tomatoe...
Over the weekend, I decided that I wanted to cook something soothing and restorative, something hot and cleansing. I wanted whatever I ingested to be the equivalent of a "chicken soup for the sou...
Last week wasnt exactly the greatest. By the time Friday came around, I was ready to pack it in, crawl under my big, white comforter, and sleep for around 48 straight hours. Instead, I decided to tak...
Some of the things Im loving:1. Piggy bank2. White pencils!3. Beautiful set of enamelware4. The perfect chambray shirt for summer5. Pizza cutter with good weight6. The Farm, by Ian Knauer+ more favor...
When the weather starts to warm up, some of my favorite things to eat can be found right in any corner deli, chilling behind the glass counter. Specifically, I love classic, comforting deli salads, p...
It was my birthday last weekend, and even though I tend to say this every year, I think it was the best one ever. My very gracious boyfriend hosted all of our friends at his apartment for a pizza par...
I was incredibly excited when one of the coolest sites, MYHABIT, asked me to be a contributor to their fantastic new blog, The Fix. Jenny Feldman, an old friend of mine from my ELLE days, is running ...
Happy spring! The weather in New York is doing a pretty good job of lifting my spirits these days--the first few weeks of being able to leave the house sans coat always feels like a blessing. Over th...
Happy weekend, everyone! This weekend, Ill be making some traditional corned beef and cabbage (link to recipe below) and avoiding anything resembling a bar at all cost (St. Patricks Day in NYC can be...
Todays post is dedicated to what is possibly the quickest, easiest weekday dinner Ive ever whipped up (in about 35 minutes, tops). I love pan-fried chicken thighs (which, in my humble opinion, are th...
I cant quite believe that this is the first real beef stew recipe Im posting here. Beef stew is one of my all-time favorite childhood dishes, its what I turn to when Im in need of some serious comfor...
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