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The Wednesday Tipple – Criminal Intent, Karma, and Bourbon with Spiced Apple

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kate

The thought of not being able to watch the Olympics on the BBC is making me consider turning to a life of download crime. Considering, mind, I’m not actually admitting to anything, just to be absolutely clear here.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Ginger Fizz and diversification

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kate

Diversification is the new buzzword of our economic times. Several of my friends now run Etsy shops, stringing beads onto lengths of cut up t-shirts, designing wedding invitations or cross-stitching obscenities by night while PRing, publishing and producing commercials by … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Ginger Salmon with Bok Choi

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Kate

I can put my finger on the exact moment where Thanksgiving related food stopped being appealing: Friends Ken and Carrie invited us over for dinner and a game of cards, and I gave in to uncouth temptation and drank a … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – JD and Ginger (which is currently Very Cool Indeed) and Grilled Brie

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kate

I’ve been to a marvelous party. It was in honor of Cash Money Content, held at a glamorous yet still edgy Chelsea gallery, and I was there primarily to help my friend Molly hand out books at the book table. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Spiced Apple Cake

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kate

The long weekend is approaching, and that might mean picnicking in Central Park (my plan) or adventuring out of the city for a weekend of country-side fun (my plan last weekend). After a long drive out of the city, and, … Continue reading →

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Spicy beef lettuce wraps

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

The salty sharp tang of the meat goes perfectly with the sour/sweet note of the cocktail. This recipe will make enough wraps to serve 6-8 people. 3 cups of mince (think 3 cupped hands full) 3 scallions 1 fat clove … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Pomelo Sea Breezes with Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Kate

Chinese New Year is almost upon us, a fact that it is impossible to ignore if you happen to be walking down Elizabeth Street on your way to pick up cheap vegetables at the amazing Asian supermarket. My apartment is … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – An Arabian Nights Feast – Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemons, Cous Cous with Pomegranates and Green Salad with Oranges

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Kate

“It may well have been the most depressing day of my entire life,” said the woman to her friend sitting next to me while water bubbled around our feet and manicurists took up their pumice stones and files with sadomasochistic … Continue reading →

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Ginger chocolate chip cookies

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Kate

Ingredients (makes 12-16) 1 1/4 cup plain flour loosely packed (8 oz) 1/4 cup sugar (2 oz) (plus extra for rolling) 1 1/2 sticks of butter (6 oz) cold and cut into cubes ¼ cup chocolate chips 1 rounded tsp … Continue reading →

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Spiced apple cupcakes

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Kate

This cake can be baked in a loaf tin – in which case I sometimes serve it with toffee apple sauce or in slices spread with cinnamon butter, or with soft cheese. It’s very much a tea time cake after … Continue reading →

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