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Ground turkey always seems like a good idea — it’s lean, nutritious and economical, a virtuous substitute for beef, pork and (gasp) veal in dishes like hamburgers and meatballs. I can never get very excited about actually eating it, though. In my hands at least, the turkey version of the meat dish usually ends up [...]
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It’s just a week away. Here’s a repost of a favorite Valentine’s Day cocktail to get help get you in the mood for (scheduled) romance. There was a time where the whole concept of Valentine’s Day irritated me. Of course, it’s a perfect example of a Hallmark Holiday; that is, a day that seems to [...]
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This is a side dish that’s worth building a meal around. In fact, it’s a simple dish that turns a straightforward plate of roasted pork, lamb or chicken, or grilled fish, into something special. The ingredients are few, inexpensive and easily obtained, and the preparation is uncomplicated, but the flavor is extraordinary. The braising takes [...]
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Don’t let the name fool you. This isn’t a mid-century American canned tuna casserole (although there’s nothing wrong with that) or even a reinterpretation of that beloved everyday dish (although that’s not a bad idea). This is a delicious way to cook a tuna steak that’s a nice alternative to the grilled or pan-seared preparations [...]
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I love a family craft project. This year our annual quiet New Year’s Eve dinner in Southampton somehow blossomed into a party of 22, and I wanted to add a little sparkle to the Holiday decorations to mark the occasion. As of about 9:00pm on December 30, however, I hadn’t done anything about it. I [...]
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During the Holidays, most of us end up in a sort of decorating/cooking/baking/eating/drinking/entertaining hyperdrive. It can be great fun, but it can also be too much, and it comes too fast. This year, with a wide-eyed toddler to entertain, I’ve been looking for ways to streamline and simplify our Holiday preparations and carve out [...]
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‘Tis the season to find quick, delicious and special little snacks for Holiday entertaining. Here’s one. One of the best things about living just off 10th Avenue in New York City is our proximity to Tia Pol, a tiny, cozy, crowded and wonderful restaurant specializing in tapas and wines of Spain. If I’m in the [...]
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Julia’s been on tour — last weekend in New Orleans with David to see his family and this week in Tacoma to see mine. We’re all having a ball. Here’s a repost of a Holiday favorite, a traditional Norwegian Christmas cake that I make for family and friends during the Holidays. It looks like something [...]
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I hope imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or at least of paying a compliment. Earlier this week I dropped by my friend John’s house in San Francisco for a little Holiday cheer (and consultation on his bathroom renovations), and I wanted to bring him a little gift. Early this year, John had brought [...]
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I’ve found that with entertaining, and especially with Holiday entertaining, the difference between feeling like a charming host and feeling like a galley slave can come down to a little organization. Planning ahead, cooking ahead and keeping menus simple and familiar can save your wits (and save everyone else from a cranky host). When we’ve [...]
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Here’s a fresh take on cooking, entertaining, decorating and other domestic arts and sciences from a real daddy living in New York and San Francisco. I’ve always had a strong domestic streak, but since my partner and I had our daughter Julia last year, I’ve learned to keep my projects simpler, faster and more fun. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned, and I’d love to hear your ideas too.
An Homage to Hospital Jello: Minted Pomegranate Lime Jelly
Chicken Breasts with Mint, Capers and White Wine
Cow Hollow Cooler
Painting Stripes
Sunny Bedcover for Julia's Room
Turkish Coffee Chocolate Creams