In the past, I have written about my love for Alice’s Tea Cup, one of my very favorite afternoon tea places in New York City. Last month, I shared a recipe for Vegan German Chocolate Cake published in their recent cookbook, Alice’s Tea Cup: Delectable Recipes for Scones, Cakes, Sandwiches, and More from New York’s … Read More
Earlier this week, I watched as my friend Vera and her husband Bill lead an online Cooking With Loved Ones class. (You can read the highlights over at TheMotherhood.) As everyone discussed having loved ones in the kitchen, it made me think of my husband Reggie. While I am the primary cook at our home, … Read More
I am still recuperating from this party-filled weekend. I was out celebrating on Friday and Saturday nights. Then, we had a “Big Game” party at our home on Sunday evening. What started out being five guys coming over to watch the game ended up being 25+ folks having a great time. (The more, the merrier…) … Read More
There is nothing quite like a comforting bowl of homemade soup. Being that January is National Soup Month and the start of the New Year where we all have the best of intentions – both health wise and with our personal goals – I thought it was appropriate to feature a nutritionally rich soup to … Read More
In this last post, I will share my final video from the “Parent & Child Sushi Class” at mái cuisine. In this video, Executive Chef Miki Willis provides an overview of the three types of sushi that we made. She also shares the most important tools for preparing sushi and how to cut sushi. Then, … Read More
One of the highlights of the sushi class was making uramaki (inside-out roll). It was quick and easy to make. It was also delicious to eat. That is why I videotaped mái’s Executive Chef Miki Willis demonstrating how to make it. You can see for yourself below: If you would like to make this fun … Read More
On Saturday, I attended a “Parent & Child Sushi Class” at mái cuisine with Michael. Sushi is Michael’s favorite food, so when I received the invitation from mái’s PR company, I immediately thought that it would be a great way for Michael and me to spend some special time together. I am so glad that … Read More
On December 30th, I went to a food demo at Café Fiorello featuring the traditional Italian soup, Cotechino and Lenticchie, that is eaten on New Year’s Eve for prosperity and good luck. Café Fiorello’s executive chef Raffaele Solinas demonstrated how to make the meal and handed out samples to passersby. I took a friend along … Read More
I love when I am asked to participate in projects that are a natural fit to my lifestyle. That is why I was excited when my friends at The Motherhood asked me to join an educational project with ConAgra Foods and Hunt’s Tomatoes. (I already use Hunt’s in many of my tomato-based recipes…including my “easy … Read More
As I mentioned last week, I took Thanksgiving “off” this year. I loved the unconventional Thanksgiving that I spent with my guys and my mom. We had Chinese Food for dinner and Skinny Cow Strawberry Cheesecake (my new love!) for dessert. The only thing that I regretted was not making a dish for my father-in-law, … Read More
