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The legend of the Insect Eater – and Guinness Beef Pie
So I met a man at a party who told me that he once had a friend who worked at Coney Island in a curiosities show. Her particular curiosity and talent was that she was able to eat insects in … Continue reading
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Celebratory Fillet of Beef
Christmas in the Knowles household has always lasted the full 12 days, not least because slap dab in the middle of it is my Mum’s birthday. In the last few years we’ve taken to celebrating in style, with an afternoon … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, celebration, dinner, dinner party, fancy, fillet of beef, mum's Birthday, roast
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This Dinner Will Put You In A St Patrick’s Frame of Mind – Guinness Beef Stew and a dancing leprechaun
St Patrick’s Day plans are afoot in New York – the parade is shutting down half the city, green beer is promised in the bar on the corner, Kim is hosting a brunch with actual Irish Bacon, and a dancing … Continue reading
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Pot roast beef with Shrewsbury Sauce
Every year our Christmas ritual takes us past Shrewsbury to the village of Edgemond, for a huge family get together involving a rotating cast of children – anywhere from 10 – 15 under tens. They rampage about in the nicest … Continue reading
This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Grill Cheese Cheese Burger
When Euan came to New York he had one goal in mind: to eat and rate all the best burgers in the city. It was a noble quest, and we set out to help him, compiling a list from various … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Tipple – Pomelo Sea Breezes with Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
Chinese New Year is almost upon us, a fact that it is impossible to ignore if you happen to be walking down Elizabeth Street on your way to pick up cheap vegetables at the amazing Asian supermarket. My apartment is … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, chili, Chinese New Year, cocktail, ginger, lettuce, mince, polemo, sea breeze
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The Monday Treat – Traditional Chili
While sipping a chai latte in Think Coffee and waiting for Jon to finish his meeting I overheard the following conversation between a guy (who, from the fact that he had an iPad and an NYU hoodie, I’m going to … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, chili, corn chip, kidney beans, mince, nacho, sour cream, spice, super bowl, tex mex, tomato, wine
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Perfect New Year’s Eve Dinner for 2
Last New Year’s Eve, Jon and I were jet lagged and tired and in no mood to go out. We drank a great bottle of red wine, ate steak and napped in from of a movie, before making hot chocolate … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, brandy, cinnamon, cream, hot chocolate, New Year, spinach, steak, t-bone
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – T-bone Steak with Creamed Spinach
Nick had intended to propose while standing on the viewing deck on top of the Eiffel tower at sunset. Secrecy was key. She had no idea. He’d been paying attention to whether she preferred gold gold or white gold or … Continue reading