My own "Local" Strawberry - fresh picked, perfect and delish Following up on my thoughts from over the weekend....Can one ever keep up with the food venues in New York City? I sometimes wonder if I could ever try out every decent restaurant in NYC. Can/has anyone, in a snapshot of time? Are there any other crazies who have such an ambition? (I guess that is what Restaurant Critics do --well, sort of - no, I don't think it is their … [Read more...]
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – from Billy’s Bakery, NYC
Adapted from recipe from Billy's Bakery in The Plaza Food Hall publication - p.33 Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen FOR CUPCAKES: Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 2 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tblsp pink food coloring 1 1/2 cups strawberry puree, fresh or store bought 8 oz butter, room temp 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream 4 eggs 1 quart … [Read more...]
Ramps, Scapes and Wachauer Marille
Well, yesterday I finally got to visit the food venues in the City I have been looking forward to - The Todd English Food Hall at the Plaza Hotel, The Union Square Farmer's Market, the new Agata and Valentina on University Place and the New York location of Georgetown Cupcake. I also checked out Francois Payard's West Houston St. location and, of course, Murray's Cheese. This is my idea of a FUN day. Let's just say I could do this all the time … [Read more...]
In Praise of Food Markets, Muffin Madness
My own "crop" is coming along - now to keep the "nibblers" away!!!!!! While it stands to reason that there would be more small scale, farm-to-table style food markets out where I live, it has become increasingly popular to have them in the City. This phenomenon is driven by the ever rising demand of restaurants and fastidious chefs - and the city residents get these great benefits as well. Hence the explosion of food "everything" in NYC. … [Read more...]
Tart Cherry Crop Gone, Controversy in the Food World
If June is here can Summer weather be far behind? Well, considering that it was 54 on Monday and not much better yesterday, there is validity in this question. I am just hoping that things will get progressively better. I was greeted with hope this morning as I see my first tomato is actually ripening. I did cheat a little and bought this "Early Girl" as a plant several weeks ago. It seems to be living up to its name. I am truly … [Read more...]
Driven to Distraction-Blog Interrupted and in Consideration of Food Groups
Sorry for the long title today - but this post includes two basic themes. I started this blog for a few reasons - as an outlet for my creative energy, to indulge my passion for all things related to the food world and writing, to have fun with photographing my food and gardens, to begin a new vocation that would allow me flexibility but which could be pursued daily for the rest of my sane and lucid days, and to fill the void left in my time … [Read more...]
It’s a Beautiful Morning
Front paddock this morning For those of you of another generation, today's post moniker isn't just a statement for today, but the title from a song by the Young Rascals circa 1968 - ok I think no one in my Pastry Class was born in 1968, or 1978, or maybe even 1988 for that matter. OMG what does that say? (I was already in the 8th grade) - but alas, too bad, they missed so much great music!!!!!!!! I digress. Anyway, the lyrics begin - … [Read more...]
Wanderlust and the Food World
Venice - circa July 2011 I wonder about the range of people's perception of the words exotic and intriguing. I spend a considerable amount of time dreaming about the foods of what I consider to be exotic and intriguing places. Having lived all of my years in one state and traveled a little, not a lot, you might say I have built this tremendous pent up demand for visiting lots of other food-centric places. My bucket list includes, as … [Read more...]
May, May Go Away! Did I Really Say That?
Ok, so, May is usually one of my favorite months of the year - full of promise and heady anticipation, and usually presenting a multitude of lovely, buoyant days. I even wrote a poem about this month for goodness sake! This year though, pretty much gets an "F" in the weather department - so going in search of something positive to say before we transit into June, well, it has to be the garden. While a few of my plants are in need of a little … [Read more...]
The Locavore Dilemma
First beauties!!!!!! I am very much supportive of the eat local movement. This makes a whole lot of sense to me and I want to support all the local farmers I can. However, I am basically an impatient person, and, living in the northeast, (or is it mid-atlantic? - I never get this) the growing season is very limited. I can't live to eat in the confines of a May-October growing season. I have many foods which inspire me on a daily … [Read more...]
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