Category Archives: The Wednesday Tipple
The Wednesday Tipple – JD and Ginger (which is currently Very Cool Indeed) and Grilled Brie
I’ve been to a marvelous party. It was in honor of Cash Money Content, held at a glamorous yet still edgy Chelsea gallery, and I was there primarily to help my friend Molly hand out books at the book table. If you’ve … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged bbq, brie, cash money content, crudite, ginger, grill, jack daniels, lamé hotpants, memorial day, party, rapper
2 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Blue Pina Coladas and Mango Wonton Bites
The weather in New York is hardly the semi tropical heat wave of last year, where my family celebrated my sister’s birthday at an out-door table in Pastis and walked along the Highline in our sandals. Nevertheless, circumstances have conspired … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged blue, cilantro, cocktail, mango, party, pirate, pirates of the carribean, rum, tropical, vegtarian, wonton
2 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Cucumber Collins and Raita
Back in New York and back on the balcony where there are now distinct winners, notably the peas and the herbs, and losers – yes, you, strawberries and asparagus and cucumbers. I have no idea why. What can I tell … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged balcony, bbq, cocktail, collins, cucumber, gin, grill, Paul, pita, raita, royal wedding
2 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Slow Cook Chicken Tacos And Margaritas In Anticipation Of Cinco de Mayo
“Mostly I would like an actual pet gecko” said my Godson Arthur as we tucked into our pizza before heading into the Science Museum. “Not a glow in the dark plastic one” (like the one I had just given him … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged chicken, chili, cinco de mayo, fiesta, garlic, gecko, lime, margarita, onion, royal wedding, salsa, tacos
4 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – London Ice Tea and Cucumber Sandwiches
Back in London, back to beautiful spring weather – suck it New York – and back to proper tea. I hadn’t realized the extent to which I had gone native in America. Starting the day with a latte, picking … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged cucumber, Fortnum and Mason, gin, Ice tea, London, royal wedding, sandwich, tea, teacup
9 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Better The Devil You Know? Beers and “Salad” (Deviled) Eggs
James was introducing his new boyfriend to his cousins visiting from Kentucky, and wanted moral support so he invited a group of relative-appropriate friends to come along to the bar and be on their best behavior.
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged bacon, chive, cream cheese, egg, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream
Leave a comment
The Wednesday Tipple – Limoncello Fizz and Garlic Bread
The weather, having taken a turn for the better here in NYC, has pushed us outside onto the balcony, where we sit wrapped up in sweaters, and watch our fledgling plants as their new leaves flutter in the breeze. Are … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged atkins, ciabatta, date night, garlic, garlic bread, limoncello, parsley, prosecco, vegetarian
3 Comments
Wednesday Tipple – A Blushing Lady gets twisted with Parsley Pesto
I am prone to blushing, and not in a sweet fresh faced English rose sort of way. Unlike Amazing Grace, who generally looks like a commercial for Benefit tint. Things are going well with Alex. Blush. He’s basically living with … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged blushing lady, cocktail, Grace, grapefruit, parmesan, parsley, pesto, pine nuts, pomegranate, pomegranate juice, puff pastry, vodka
4 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Fancy beer and individual truffle mac n cheese
Partly it started because my sister Sarah and her boyfriend Matt came to stay with us in New York from London. Sarah is a wine buyer, so we left that bit up to her, while Jon went zooming off to … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged Adam, beer, boatrace, campanelle, cheddar, cheese, crimini, Delicatessen, gruyere, mac n cheese, macaroni, mushroom, parmesan, pasta, truffle, truffle oil
2 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Crispy mozzarella bites with tomato sauce
My sister and her boyfriend Matt are in town for the week, and we have been out on the terrace for drinks, and it didn’t feel like a punishment. This was an unexpected treat – when I spoke to her … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged mozzarella balls, panko breadcrumbs, tomato, tomato sauce, vegetarian, wonton
Leave a comment