Author Archives: Kate
Roasted Cabbage for St Patrick’s Day
It’s St Patrick’s Day – a whole weekend of Irish and green-themed revelry in NYC.
Picnic Eating – Spanish Omelette with Potato Chips and Peach Sangria
Ok, so this doesn’t sound in the least bit authentic, I know, and I really was a skeptic when my Spanish friend Monica told me that she and her mother and her grandmother all make tortilla with potato chips – … Continue reading
Adventures and limoncello
It’s the end of an era. John and Demitri have both left Manhattan. One to travel the world for 6 months on an epic and brave adventure. The other to work in Ohio.
Spring, Lemon Linguini and Robot Armageddon
Officially, today is Spring. Think sunshine, think optimism, think cute baby animals, green shoots of promise and hope. Jon, however, had other things on his mind.
Champagne, truffle butter popcorn and the Oscars
Oscar night. Time for fancy popcorn, champagne, and feeling smug about seeing the nominated animated shorts, which puts me a full 5 movies ahead of Jon in this year’s roundup.
Britain, Class, Downton Abbey and Scones
It was the American finale of Downton Abbey last night, leaving my friends bereft and concerned that Sunday Nights will no longer hold the possibility of joy or distraction. Even the upcoming Oscars can’t lift their spirits.
Happy Valentines Day! And a side of steak.
Valentines Day. Romance! Sugar! Optional Cynicism!
Pomelo Sea Breezes and a very happy Chinese New Year to you too.
Happiness abounds as Chinese New Year approaches – not just the promise of roast duck, scallion pancakes and soup dumplings, though, obviously, all things to be happy about – but also the end of the year of the Dragon, which, … Continue reading
Pulled Pork Chili and a Sporting Celebrity Encounter in time for Superbowl
I probably sit next to a celebrity. This is one of those large open plan offices, holding several different companies, all hot desking over three floors. So on this particular day I find a spot, and a guy sits down … Continue reading
Margarita Popcorn in time for Superbowl
As Superbowl approaches, thoughts turn, naturally enough to food. Every year I am fascinated anew to learn that Americans will be eating 4.4 million pizzas, and 1.25 billion chicken wings.