This weekend’s weather might keep you inside, but that’s a great excuse to cook. My husband and I are signed up for the Lancaster Farm Fresh CSA, which drops off […]
Category: Recipes
Watermelon Soju Recipe for All Your Picnicking Needs
Every summer, someone I know calls for an impromptu celebration of a sunny Greenpoint day in the form of a picnic. Each time, I always show up with the same […]
Local Boozehound Vows Daily Drinking Blog; Wife Reportedly Just Thrilled
As the new year approached, it dawned on Greenpoint resident J.P. Grace that he needed a challenge–specifically, a challenge firmly grounded in the consumption of adult beverages. Bravely acknowledging the dangerous […]
French Pastries Get Fancy at Charlotte Patisserie
Charlotte Patisserie (596 Manhattan Avenue) is like a little piece of France in Greenpoint. Although it’s been open since 2011, recent renovations and the addition of a dining room have […]
Organic Brunch Starring Sweet Potatoes This Saturday (7/19)
(sponsored) If you missed out on Joel’s tasty ‘Cilantro Orange Chicken’ and Dishan’s delicious ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ at Human@Ease’s last Organic Brunch in May, then attend the next one and […]
Recipes Gone Wild: Dan Valen’s Risotto with Asparagus, Leeks, and Shell Peas
Rainy days and Mondays…sigh… Let us consider today’s weather as an answer to yesterday’s summer-y heat and a reminder that it’s still spring, friends. I only wish I liked my […]
In Anticipation of Summer: Cocktail-Making at Glasserie
Now that summer is (nearly) here, you’ll be needing some extra-cooling beverages. Glasserie – mostly known as purveyors of spectacular lamb sandwiches and spicy tomato stew (I’m working my way […]
Recipes Gone Wild: Awakening’s Spring Energy Smoothie
Feeling like a bit of a sloth this morning? Suffering perhaps from a case of the Mondays? I concur. It’s more than a little tough to feel energized knowing […]
Recipes Gone Wild: Kate Coats’ Toad In the Hole, Brit-Style
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and perhaps you’re looking for something fun and brunchy to make for that special lady in your life. Waffles topped with caramelized bananas? That’s been […]
Recipes Gone Wild: Duke’s Spring Cocktail, Le Rana
Happy Friday! Have you looked at your superfluous (but super cool-looking) wall of international clocks lately? Because it’s 5 o’ clock in Paris, comprenez-vous? The Manhattan Cocktail Classic, NYC’s celebration […]