recipes
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imagine escaping the mundanity of everyday life with a sweet treat, or dish, that brightens your mood and transports you to the tropics; that’s what coconut and lime does for me. when I lived in New York City, sweltering, summer days were always punctuated by a visit to the petite street vendors that sold $3…
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mon Dieu, j’oublié le puissance des aliments fermentés! whenever i get excited or really passionate about something, which is hardly ever, almost never, i switch to French. i was reminded of the power of fermented foods last week after finally testing a sandwich recipe i came up with earlier in the summer. i almost always…
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ideally, i like to fast three days a week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays… fasting is an ancient practice, and has origins that can be traced in nearly all of the major religions, especially those in the far and near east. used in lieu or in tandem with traditional therapeutic means, fasting is meant to cleanse…
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Happy? Have an espresso. Sad? Have an espresso. Tired? Have an espresso. an espresso is nearly the answer to all of my problems, which is why, in addition to regularly consuming the drink throughout the day, i’m always looking for creative ways to incorporate it into foods, namely desserts, pastries and cereals like the espresso…
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i live in a state of nostalgia and, truthfully, it’s why i started cooking. as we began to break free from the reins of the pandemic, i had an urge to recreate the foods that hold a special place in my heart; espresso muesli is one of them. it was fall 2016 and my first…
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in an effort to do espresso a hundred different ways, i found my new hot drink of the moment: an espresso chocolat. the espresso chocolat is the adult version of hot cocoa. it’s sensual and not overtly sweet. the experience is akin to the Italian affogato, but it is, rightfully, in a category all its…
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if you haven’t figured by now, food is my preferred way to escape and these lamb burgers are the perfect vehicle to transport me somewhere near the Languedoc. once prepared, the lamb becomes tenderized and succulent, complemented by bright, fresh coriander. to reduce my salt intake, i opt for tangy and crumbly bits of feta,…
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i came up with this recipe one night after dreaming of a boozy outdoor birthday lunch. contingent upon the weather, if it is on the warmer side i’d opt for deli-style sandwiches avec chilled sangria, and, if it’s cooler, homemade pizzas with a nice, full-bodied red. i spent my last milestone birthday, my 21st, on…
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my ideal morning is ritualistic: wake up, pray and prepare myself a hot drink. i’m not a huge coffee drinker, though I do delight in afternoon shots of espresso. in the AM, however, i prefer a warming cup of sénégalese chai. the name origin, or rather inspiration, of this drink comes from travels, and I…
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dearest reader, if i were to be candid with you, i have no idea how i wound up as a hopeless romantic. i have an inkling as to why, but it’s not relevant to this post. over the past couple of years, i’ve taken great interest in food + cooking, the latter in part to…
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