Tag Archives: Autumn

Fortune and Manhattans

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Kate

I have become ever so slightly superstitious about the fortune cookies at Grand Sichuan St Marks. You should go there for the soup dumplings and mind blowing – in both senses – Gui Zhou spicy chicken. But you should not … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting – also, Hipsters – talents thereof.

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Kate

There are many things that hipsters are really good at: wearing glasses in an ironic way, finding great deals on artisanal cheese or vintage Nike Air trainers, understanding the importance of micro brewing, restoring 80s video games, taking poetry slams … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Risotto with wild mushroom and oranges

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Kate

Fall colors and romance.  That was the plan.

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The Monday Treat – Baked Toffee Apples with Custard

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Kate

Apple picking season may be over, and last weekend’s freak Halloween snow pretty much ensured that it was, but apple-eating season is in full flow here in New York.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Spiced Cranberry Apple Cooler (with endive autumn salad)

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Kate

Jon, returning from 3 hours of art class drawing naked middle aged models was tired and in need of succor. Since the building water tank has just been cleaned and the water is currently gurgling coffee-colored spume into the sink, … Continue reading →

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The emperor gets naked, and Grace coyly isn’t telling – with a side order of butternut squash

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Kate

Like something that only happens in the movies, Amazing Grace went out for dinner with the stranger she met one lunch time in Madison Square Park. The restaurant terribly chic and terribly Chelsea – Grace calculated that they were the … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Tarte Tatin and a brush with the New York City Fire Brigade

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Kate

One thing that my London friends want to know about life in New York; is it true that people use their ovens for storage? The answer is a resounding yes. The picture at the top of this blog is my … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Apple Salad with Warm Camembert Dressing

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Kate

Autumn has arrived. I can’t speak for Fall because I am currently in London on a visa run and have no idea what’s going on back in the Big Apple. Nevertheless, apples, big, and, well frankly, mostly small, have been … Continue reading →

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