Butter of Europe x L’Appartement 4F
The love story of Gautier and Ashley and their perfectly executed croissants baked in L’Appartement 4F (Apt 4F) right here in Brooklyn had captivated my…
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Veal chops with thyme butter
Summer suppers of veal chops glazed with thyme butter, together in a perfect marriage of savory and reminiscent of something slightly sweet. I think of…
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French butter
Everything is better with butter or haven’t you heard? I was excited to learn a lot more about European butter traditions at a recent event…
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Sour cherry and almond scones
These first non-bright, gray days of fall call on my nesting instinct. I make a big pot of tea (I stock up on Betjeman &…
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Carrot risotto
A lovely way to spent the afternoon is making a rainy day carrot risotto. Except it doesn’t take the whole afternoon to make, which made…
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Giant Russian chocolate rum balls – kartoshka
The only way I can really describe these treats – kartoshka is translated as potato, as they are playfully shaped to resemble potatoes – is as giant…
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Roasted persimmons
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating! I am off to see The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center this afternoon with my family, but doing some last minute…
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Roasted squash with chili-tarragon butter
I’m back! Can’t say that it hasn’t been a trying time for the local community, but some of us – myself included – are lucky…
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Dad’s mashed potatoes
Sorry for the prolonged absence – I had to go to Moscow for my cousin’s wedding last weekend, and it turned out to be a…
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Heirloom tomato cobbler
This heirloom tomato cobbler is a meal that is hearty, but summery in its essence. I’m really thinking tomato and peach everything before we lose…
