My first Christmas in America was a confusing one at best. Coming from Russia (by way of Israel) where we had a New Year’s tree and a fellow nam...
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I get obsessive about finding stuff. Can you relate? The other day, I realized that I have either lost or misplaced a favorite pair of earrings...
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1 pound of salmon, skin-on, fresh or pre-frozen, preferably wild 1/4 cup of kosher salt 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of cognac (optional) ...
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Makes one 1 1/2 oz of bourbon whiskey 3/4 oz of Lillet blanc 3/4 oz of Campari 1 Maraschino cherry, for garnish 1. Add the bourbon, Lille...
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Every year, I look forward to summer with the sort of anticipation that can only be described as childish. I am eager for the longer days and the ...
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Serves four 2 tablespoons of dark cocoa sugar* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon of dry mustard 1 tablespoon of dark brown sugar 1 ...
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Serves four-six, with leftovers 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 1/2 pounds of boneless beef chuck, cubed salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large...
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I've been in a bit of a funk this past week, having a hard time motivating myself to get anything done. Whether it's washing the dishes, exercisin...
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Serves four 6 large eggs 1 cup of whole milk 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg*, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 6...
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Ten years. That's how long it's been since I stepped out of high school for the very last time. This past weekend, I dragged, err, took, Matt to m...
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Sometimes, I sit on recipes so long that they become sort of a conundrum. Should I still write about them on the site, even though I made somethin...
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Although Kasey and I both enjoy espresso, we rarely make it at home. When we want a strong and deep bite of coffee at home we brew a pot of Turkis...