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The Monday treat – Lemon scones in anticipation of the Royal Wedding

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kate

Mere days away from the Royal Wedding, I can’t understand why people aren’t making more of a circus about it in the media. Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to it with great anticipation, especially since I’m back in London, which is … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Salmon and zucchini in lemon herb butter

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Kate

There are cold rainy March days when you might find yourself without any particular plan, wandering around Anthropologie looking at the spring dresses, wondering where the sunshine has gone, then spending a lot more money than you intended on a … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Hard Lemonade (with prosciutto and focaccia)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Kate

So I bought the lemons for pancake day, and in fairness, we did get through a couple of them, and there’s nothing wrong with having a lemon or two around the house. But I am a marketer’s dream – show … Continue reading →

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Pancake Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Kate

It’s pancake day – time to use up all the things in your cupboard that you’re not going to be needing once Lent gets going. Like eggs. And flour. Won’t be seeing them again until April. Possibly.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Planning a cocktail party – salmon canapés and a gin martini

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Kate

The Oscars are approaching, which is a great excuse to throw a formal get out the best glasses cocktail party. I love to get dressed up, buy in vats of ice, and prink about in the kitchen with some canapé … Continue reading →

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Perfect New Year for 8

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kate

New Years Eve is a time for elegance and extravagance. It’s pretty much the only dinner party of the year where black tie doesn’t feel like a crazy dress code. And much as I usually like to mix low brow … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Cold Martinis, Hot Gossip and Union Square Café Bar Nuts

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Kate

Amazing Grace met a man in the park. Park Man turned out to have a name. His name was Alex. And he took her for a drink, made her laugh, complimented her new red jacket, and said he would call … Continue reading →

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5 side dish ideas for a Labor Day barbeque

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Kate

Overheard on the subway yesterday morning; “What are you doing this weekend?” “I was going to go to Eric’s. But I didn’t want to go because he lives in Queens and also, I kind of hate him, but if there’s … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Lemon Drop (with cucumber and smoked salmon)

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kate

Jon and I were eating lemon ice lollies and walking through the park to the Met to explore the jungle-gym / art installation on the roof when we became aware of a drama going on beside the boating lake. Children … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – A Tale of Two Chickens

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Kate

James the Tenor, impressed by Mark’s invitation to dinner, arrived bang on time and carrying a bag bulging with wine, a bunch of tiny black grapes from the Union Square farmer’s market and an artisanal goat cheese wrapped in a … Continue reading →

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