Madeira Cake. For my Grandpa.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Kate

Grandpa and madeira cake

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The Wednesday Tipple – Lillet Rose, and the cautionary tale of the lucky shag

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kate

Lillet Rose Cocktail illustration for cocktail recipe

A friend of mine has been experimenting with internet dating. “It’s not crazy town like it used to be. 1 in 5 marriages start online. It says so on the adverts. I know those things have small print, and it’s probably 1 in 5 marriages between people both called Alex living in Wisconsin start online, but still. It’s worth a shot.”

A few days later she forwarded me this email, sent to her in hope by a prospective date: Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Chocolate Cake, sharks and ponies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Kate

Chocolate Ganache Cake and a shark
Leaving Gorilla Coffee the other day some friends and I found ourselves strolling in step behind a dad and an eight ish year old kid. The kid took a sip of his drink and let out a sigh. “Life is totally unfair,” he said. “All I want is a shark. Just a small one. I really don’t see the problem here.” Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Greek Salad Topped Chicken For Warm Spring Nights

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Kate

Chicken And Salad illustration for greek salad chicken recipe for spring

It’s Spring in New York – daffodils, blossoms, no need to wear a coat weather, the whole bit. The evening was filled with out on the balcony possibilities and I was determined to make the most of them. Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Campari cocktails, stuffed crispy olives and a dose of Deco glamour

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kate

Campari And Orange illustration for cocktail recipe
Spring cleaning does have its benefits – I’ve recently inherited a feather cape from my mother in law who is heavily into organizing the cupboards. Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Lemon Bars and the subtle nuances of Karma

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kate

Lemon Bars illustration for recipe

An actress friend of mine is up for a “part of a lifetime” part. It’s only the first round of auditions, but already she is 2 parts hopeful and 1 part crazy; “It’s my time. I can feel it. Unless. Do you think they think my look is too blonde?” Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Put You In A St Patrick’s Frame of Mind – Guinness Beef Stew and a dancing leprechaun

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Kate

Shamrocks for St Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day plans are afoot in New York – the parade is shutting down half the city, green beer is promised in the bar on the corner, Kim is hosting a brunch with actual Irish Bacon, and a dancing leprechaun has been sighted in Times Square. Continue reading →

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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kate

Green Velvet Cupcake for St Patrick's Day
As St Patrick’s Day approaches it brings with it the opportunity to view the world through emerald tinted glasses. Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Because apparently we’re all Wild Irish Roses on St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Kate

Wild Irish Rose cocktail illustration

This is the time of year when people who were born and raised in Michigan by parents who were also born and raised in Michigan claim to be Irish. Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Welsh Rarebit and a question: how many $1000 watches is too many?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kate

watch and a welsh rarebit illustration for recipe

“He’ll be late,” said the girl to her friend as they teetered down the Bowery in front of us on Saturday night. “He always is. I mean, seriously, how many $1000 dollar watches has this guy lost?” Continue reading →

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