Chris Nordquist
Seattle Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, it’s the best of the Space Age spires. George Jensen Ellipse Candlesticks by Rebecca Uth. Mid-century elegance with just enough whimsy. Raul Angulo Coronel RL Lantern by Vessel. Perfect for the Palm Springs house (of my dreams). Gyrofocus fireplace by Atelier Dominique Imbert. Also great for that […]
No, they’re not homemade Tater Tots. They’re arancini (literally, “little oranges” in Italian) –mandarin orange-sized balls of risotto with a gooey cheese center and an outer shell that’s deep fried to crispy perfection. Not exactly spa food, but an outrageously delicious snack to enjoy in moderation. And also a great way to use leftover risotto, which […]
There was a great pile of blood oranges in the Chelsea Market last week, and I bought as many as I could carry home. Then I set them out in bowls in the kitchen and dining room to help counter the gloom of this relentlessly cold February with their sunny red-orange color. Blood oranges don’t […]
As our daughter Julia keeps reminding us, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s high time to make those dinner reservations. Or maybe not. Restaurants are crowded, servers are harried, kitchens are pressed and diners are rushed. The chances of disappointment run pretty high. So why not feed the flames of passion with […]
