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Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe

Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe (Inspired by Momofuku Vinegar Pickles) Brine Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of rice wine vinegar ( use only 1/2 cup at a time) 6 heaping tsp granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt a 1/4 cup or so of pickling spices (I used the ones from Arax Market)…

Recipes for a Cocktail Party Benefit: MidWinter Revels

The Fayerweather Street School had their first annual MidWinter Revels last night and as an alum parent, social media consultant for the school, and of course a big fan of the teachers being honoured, I was motivated to play my part. Where do I fit in for all of it? Cocktails and pickles of course!…

Social Media Mom Brain

I’d like to blame my haziness up there on what I have lovingly named “the plague” that has hit 3/4 of our family of late (and in the same breath be grateful that we were spared worse), but I can’t. It’s not the never ending cold that drags us right down to the ground every…

I love the Naked Chef: Smoothie Recipe

I’m not sure I can handle his energy live. I am sure that I would never have wanted him in my classroom, but there is something so adorable, fun and vibrant about Jamie Oliver and it is reflected in his recipes and his cooking. I have been lucky enough to eat at the bar at Fifteen…

Recipe: Braised Monkfish with Bacon and Tomatoes (modified)

I made this recipe from my Williams Sonoma Fish cookbook, but changed it a bit. Before you head to the recipe, here are my modifications. I used a handful of cherry tomatoes per person. I used pancetta instead of bacon because that is what I had in the fridge. You could also try to use proscuitto…

2008 Year in Review: A Year of Seasonal Produce in New England

It’s no secret that our growing season in the northeast is a short one. New England has its last frost some time around the end of April by the coast and early June in the mountains and first frost can be any time from early September to the end of October. This year many crops were…

The First Night of Chanukah: A Latke Recipe or Two

I made these latkes last year and have had a special request to serve them again. I am not a huge fan of variations on a theme, except perhaps in classical music, because I love tradition and tend to be a bit of a purist. So to get around this, I usually prepare the classics…

Holiday Survival Series: Breakfast For Dinner

Okay parents. It is that time of year. We’re festive, we’re fun, we’re decorating, we’re shopping a little, we’re planning, we’re travelling, and we’re starting to get tired and cranky already. Take a deep breath. I decided that I would re-evaluate everything I am doing right now. First I think: Is it necessary? Yes, I…

Oatmeal Cookie Mix

This is taken from Canadian Living. It was a holiday insert of theirs from a couple years ago. The ingredients are layared into a clear jar. Be sure to attach the instructions for cooking. If you want to take it up a notch, get a basket to put the “fresh” ingredients in along with the mix….

Cantaloupe and Prosciutto

This is hardly a recipe, but the ingredients really matter. This is an appetizer that takes a fabulous ingredient and highlights it. This is also a finger food that can stretch your dollar. You don’t need a lot of this prosciutto to go a long way. If you are having a dinner party serve this…

Endive Cru Three Ways

I’m not having a party this week. I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving. But, I do want to give you a couple recipes that are quick and easy for a dinner or cocktail party or even a festive after school snack. So this morning, I went to get my coffee at Formaggio Kitchen and I picked up a…