Archive for August, 2011

stove-top pizza: a cast iron love story

Tonight, I have a little something for y’all, a favorite quick dinner technique. But first, my auction for Jennie wrapped up last night, and a wonderful person named A won the class for $200. Thank you to A and thank you to everyone who bid, spread the word, and donated to Jennie. I’m giving away jars of goodness with a lot
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a fund for Jennie

There are times when I look at other members of my food blogging, writing, recipe creating community with great envy. Not because of a glossy red KitchenAid mixer, nor an awesome brand partnership, not even because you’re on Bon Appetit’s website! (That’s pride, I tell ya.) No, the envy comes into play because so many of them have the balls
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unrefined peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter, be still my heart. Almost any time I’m perusing websites, books and magazines for inspiration, recipes revolving around peanut butter win my heart.There’s something so lovely about the salty, crunchy, creamy, slightly sweet flavor of peanut butter. The fact that it pairs well with honey, bananas, bacon, chocolate, so many great partners only increases its degree of awesome.
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peach-plum bourbon barbecue sauce

Summer in New York just feels different. We’ve survived winter! Again! Oh sunshine, I remember your lovely glow on my bare legs. The sundresses and sandals. And the produce. Oh my, the produce. Even the least excitable seems to enjoy the uptick in deliciousness around NY in the summer. But maybe you’ve spit one too many cherry pits. Eaten all
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perfectly pickled – noshes for a pickle party

Do you remember the Pie Party? Oh, of course you do. Who can forget such a pretty, pretty berry-covered chocolate pie. (Let me stroke my ego just the tiniest bit.) Soon after we cut butter and shared stories, Shauna recommended we do it again – with vinegar. Pickles may not seem as sexy as pie (I’d beg to differ), but
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fresh ginger pancakes with pomegranate molasses

Oh hello again. Did someone say summer food rut? (Even Deb is with me!) Somehow, I am both disgusted by this weather and drawn to the outside all. The. Time. It seems like the only time you can tether me to the stove is to preserve gorgeous summer fruits (usually at midnight, I might add). I’m not even whipping up
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