The Federalist Flavors- Alexander Hamilton 1/11/17

For Alexander Hamilton's birthday, I gleefully re-present the collection of flavors (The Federalist Flavors) I worked to create with my sister-in-law at Jane's Ice Cream and my family (my brother  did the poster and ice cream containers)! We did it as a labor of love and then they were able to share it with the original cast of Hamilton … Continue reading The Federalist Flavors- Alexander Hamilton 1/11/17

Arugula Salad, The Best Ever

If you are a reader of this blog you know that I never claim to completely invent my recipes, and that this blog is simply an expression of ideas that may make regular or standard issues easier or more appealing than they are from existing popular or standard recipes.   But very often, if not … Continue reading Arugula Salad, The Best Ever

Schnitzel (Boneless Fried Chicken)

I found schnitzel to be ubiquitous when I visited Israel, and like their hummus, delicious everywhere I had it.  Their schnitzel is so much better than what ours has become, basically a chicken nugget- that I was inspired to try and recreate it.  Of course thanks to the Internet, that's pretty easy since there are … Continue reading Schnitzel (Boneless Fried Chicken)

Favorite Oatmeal for Winter Mornings

If you cook most of the meals in your house you are likely to either fall into a rut or grasp greatness by experimenting with new things.  I am always trying to simultaneously improve what I'm making and trying to capture some far-off, once-tasted flavor or texture that I experienced in the past. Sometimes I have … Continue reading Favorite Oatmeal for Winter Mornings

Maple Pecan Oatmeal Scones with Maple Vanilla Coffee Icing

I did not drink coffee in college, and it was only in my mid-twenties that I started going to a coffee shop every morning on my way to work.   There happened to be an incredible and locally-owned coffee shop near me in Washington Square called Beans, which served incredible coffee and homemade (if you … Continue reading Maple Pecan Oatmeal Scones with Maple Vanilla Coffee Icing