Monthly Archives: February 2015

Cajun Salmon with Okra, Collards, and Cornbread

This method and list of ingredients looks rather long, but if you already have barbeque sauce and Cajun seasoning, it’s a snap, and so, so delicious. Barbeque Sauce Our particular barbecue sauce had a base of store-bought, jazzed up with … Continue reading

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Winter Looks Brighter with 28 Days of Hot Chocolate

It’s hot chocolate month at City Bakery! Yes, hot chocolate month. Sometimes I love this city so much. This was the chili pepper variety, which I worried would be overwhelmingly spicy, but it was just perfect: velvety smooth, rich and … Continue reading

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Four-star treatment at Le Bernadin

How have I not written about Le Bernadin yet?! It was the first four-star restaurant (my yardstick being of course the New York Times) that I visited in New York; a well-balanced symphony of impeccable service and delicious seafood. A … Continue reading

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Blood Orange Cocktail for Winter

  I was so excited for winter this year. After living in Australia for over a year, where the coldest it ever got was 60 degrees, call me crazy but I actually started to miss snow a little bit. You … Continue reading

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Quickbites: Impromptu NYC Snacks

Here’s a roundup of little bites I’ve had around town lately, four hits and one miss: This brisket slider kicked the last of a champagne headache to the curb after my birthday. The soft pretzels with hot mustard are pretty … Continue reading

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New-Age Chinese with a Side of Trendy at Buddakan

Buddakan is a holy food temple that pays homage as part nightclub and part restaurant. This is where you wear those impractical stilettos every female New Yorker has but seldom deems worth to sacrifice podiatric health. This is where you … Continue reading

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Bouillabaisse is a Pretty Way to Say Seafood Chowder

Bouillabaisse is what came to mind after I made a lobster stock with the shells from our New Year’s Day dinner. This is a great winter warmer, when you’re craving seafood but also something hearty. The rouille spread on the … Continue reading

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