Halloween would not be halloween in our house without oozing pus chocolate cupcakes. Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Satan’s Whiskers, roasted pumpkin seeds and a lot of dogs in costumes
It was a fancy dress parade for dogs. In Tompkins Square park. Continue reading
Devils on Horseback
I like my Halloween with a dose of classic. Not for me the gruesome slasher movies of my teenage sleepover years – no virgin safe, no mirror unbroken, buckets of gore. I prefer a good old fashioned scary story. Continue reading
The Monday Treat – Purple / Orange Velvet Cupcakes with Worms In Dirt
It’s almost Halloween. It will be celebrated at work with compulsory fun – a dressing up competition with prizes. There will also be alcohol, which I’m guessing will help.
This dinner will get you laid – Homemade tagliatelle with white truffle
“Unbelievably†said Jen, “It actually tastes like pasta.â€
It was the inauguration of my KitchenAid pasta roller attachment, given to me as a birthday gift from Sheana, my mother in law. I had been wanting it ever since I acquired the mixer (thanks Grandma), so no, it wasn’t some kind of passive aggressive hint that I should cook more ravioli for Jon and take better care of him in general or I’d end up with a horses’ head in my bed. At least, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t. Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Pumpkin Beer (and cocktail) with Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
I’d never heard of Pumpkin beer until I came to New York and bought a selection of Autumnal bottles because I loved the Halloween themed labels. Yes, I am a marketer’s dream. Continue reading
The Monday Treat – Birthday baked cheesecake
It was my birthday, and I celebrated as I habitually do by going to Chinatown and eating a lot of duck with pancakes. Then back home for champagne and cheesecake and presents. I had a very happy day! Continue reading
This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Imam Bayildi, the priest wept
Imam bayildi is one of the all time great, most delicious ways to eat aubergine / eggplant. Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Pomegranate Martini
There’s not a whole lot of romance in the methodist church. Believe me. I was in the youth club. Continue reading