Meyer Lemon Gelato
I really should be posting about the fabulous Valentine’s Day dessert that I slaved over last night. That would have shown all of you what a lovely girlfriend I am. Alas, I ended up working an 11 hour...
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No 90210 for a while, sadness. I will try to distract myself with celebrating other things with dinner! My old roommate Maggie is in town, so tonight we eat! Maggie rolls deep with a vegetarian crowd...
View ArticleBacon + Ice Cream = Happyface
We finished off the rest of the Meyer Lemon gelato last night, and I was feeling the need to fill the void IMMEDIATELY. Also, I have my landlord’s ice cream maker on loan and am itching to put it to...
View ArticleCobblers Make Me Happy. And Homemade Ice Cream Too.
Borrowing this ice cream machine from my landlords has been very…dangerous. I just want to stay home spinning ice cream forever. When I’m not, all I can think about is ice cream flavors. I still have...
View ArticleYummy Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake. And Homemade Ricotta.
You know how some people bake a cake when they’re stressed? Or make a loaf of bread? I make cheese. When I feel overwhelmed, or bummed, or nervous, cheese makes me feel better. There’s something about...
View ArticleBagels! and Cream Cheese!
When I see a sticky white bundle of cloth dangling in my kitchen, I know good things are coming. As I have mentioned a few times, I do love a good cheese making session. Not that there’s much work on...
View ArticleStrawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Season is in full swing, so obviously some ice cream is in order. What more can I say? It was creamy and yummy and tasted like strawberries. Store bought will never be the same. RECIPE: 1...
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The moment of just beginning to make fresh pasta. Beet tails. Homemade cheese. With some homemade pesto mixed in. Bubbling sauces. Complaining about how long it takes to make fresh pasta. Perfectly...
View ArticleHome Creamery: Cottage Cheese for Kugel!
So yesterday was Yom Kippur! Transcript from chat with close friend Tessa: Tessa: Are you and John coming to the Yom Kippur break fast dinner tonight? Me: Fo sho. Tessa: I didn’t work today. Me: If I...
View ArticleBack to the Basics
Some things are so simple that I hesitate to share. But today, I’ve got a little snack that is making me a very happy girl. It is inspired by a dinner I had at Frankie’s on my last visit to NYC, and I...
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