Monthly Archives: December 2010
The Monday Treat – post one night stand Nutella French Toast
It’s been an interesting weekend for Sara who is recovering from the aftershocks of the office Christmas party after-party. The office party was a sober affair. She sipped a glass of white wine and had intelligent conversations with superiors, and … Continue reading
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Tagged brioche, brunch, date food, french toast, lady gaga, nutella, one night stand, Sara
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Christmas Present Quest
“What do you buy a man who you think you might be falling in love with for Christmas?†wondered Amazing Grace as we admired the food-themed windows at Barneys (though, on a slight tangent, did anyone else find them aggressive? … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, foodie presents, Grace, holiday, present shopping
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Ragu, Dean Martin and a Juggling Twin
It was a night-in with the latest addition to my Christmas music collection (obsession); Christmas with the Rat Pack. Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis jr. really getting into the Christmas spirit (and, from the sound of it, Christmas spirits.) … Continue reading
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Tagged bolognese, garlic, ghost of romance past, juggling twin, Lady and the Tramp, mince, onion, pasta, ragu, tagliatelle, tomato, wine
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The Wednesday Tipple – Tree Trimming Punch (and vanilla star cookies)
Walking home from choir through midtown I pass a veritable forest of Christmas trees. Some, like the one at Rockefeller that presides over the skaters and the shoppers, are a joyful cacophony of light and sparkle. Others, guarding the banks … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, apple cider, apple juice, biscuit, Christmas, Christmas tree, cinnamon, cocktail, cookie, holiday party, tree trimming, vodka
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The Monday Treat – Warm panettone bread pudding
I was heading to my choir rehearsal when I heard a New Yorker having a really good day. A group of tourists in brightly colored ski jackets (why?) approached him as we waited at the lights. “Excuse me,†asked one, … Continue reading
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Tagged bread pudding, Carnegie Hall, Christmas, cream, custard, dessert, eggs, nutmeg, panettone, vegetarian
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – New York eliminates the possibility of Ninja Romance, but luckily, there’s always chocolate cake
It was Abigale’s birthday this week, and boyfriend Simon planned a romantic surprise. He would sneak into her apartment while she was at work, and fill it with flowers. He could see it in his mind’s eye; roses in a … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, cake, chocolate, chocolate cake, icing, ninja, ninjas vs pirates, pirate, pirate treasure, sneak like a ninja day
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The Wednesday Tipple – Well behaved Lychee Martinis (with edamame) in preparation for Sneak Like A Ninja Day
I’ve been perfecting my lychee martini recipe in anticipation on Sneak Like A Ninja Day, which, of course, I’m sure we’re all celebrating on December 5th. It’s one of my favorite parties of the year – lychee martinis, sushi for … Continue reading
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Tagged edamame, edible flowers, Grace, lychee, martini, ninja, sneak like a ninja, vodka
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