Monthly Archives: July 2010

Salsa – Two Kinds!

We are fortunate to work very close to the Greenmarket in Union Square.  Our favorite Friday ritual, especially in the summer and especially during the month of July’s abundance, is to go to the market on the way in to … Continue reading

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Blueberry Cornmeal Cake

I found this recipe in the letters section of the May 2010 issue of Bon Appétit.  Someone had written in to ask how to make one of the creations they had at the Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe in Santa Monica, CA. … Continue reading

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Cold Sichuan Cucumber Salad

When we were in China, this dish turned up everywhere…and we couldn’t get enough of it. Fortunately for us, this was one of the side dishes that we learned to prepare during our Chinese cooking class. I don’t know a … Continue reading

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Cherry Pie

Tradition, tradition! There’s nothing that says Fourth of July to me like a homemade cherry pie. Back in the day, when Gourmet was still around, or July 2007 to be exact, we saw the most beautiful cherry pie featured on … Continue reading

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Summertime in Paris

Oh how I wish.  But summertime in New York will just have to suffice for now. Making this drink was inspired by two things – a leftover stalk of lemongrass and the always present leftover rosemary. We love cooking with … Continue reading

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