Much has been said, written, blogged, tweeted etc about the demise of Gourmet magazine. And, for the record, (since many people have asked me how I feel about it) we food folk in my day job at Martha Stewart Living are heartbroken. Gourmet often inspired us and always provoked us to dig deeper, reach higher… View Article

Here’s that crunchy, dry, cold lettuce I’m talking about (see 9/24/09 post): at the ready in the fridge. Green Goddess Dressing from MH cookbook, served in spears for dipping. Just when I think the tomatoes are history, a few more ripen on the vine. Once again and this time with feeling, what else?, meat and… View Article

Per Se Le Bernardin Yakitoro Toto Sometimes it’s fun (and worth it) to eat out even though I’m happiest cooking and eating at home. But sometimes it’s so effing annoying: overpriced and also fraught with problems (NOT at the above named locations) that it’s not even funny! On a recent Saturday morning we traveled downtown… View Article

I had one simple rule: no tatts or piercings until you’re 18. Yet this boy barely made it to the finish line–I did my best. But along the way he also learned to cook–really well. Here, skirt steak is seared and sliced, served in a rich and spicy yet light sauce (ginger, star anise flavored… View Article

The indirect grill set-up for the ribs (I used 2 small Webers). Just stack as many racks as you need side by side like playing cards, cover and open vents. Cook about an hour plus, rotating periodically. But, enough about the ribs. On the side was sauteed swiss chard and red onions AND, grilled chard… View Article

If you’ve read the last few MH blog/FB posts you might regard me as a New York Times recipe beeatch but, it’s not true. Maybe we’ve tried 6-7 recipes over the last couple years and many have fallen short for different reasons. But, there have been a few stand-outs like this Hainanese Chicken with Rice… View Article

Still hanging on: will barbecue this weekend– perhaps a last hurrah. Richie’s Ribs are favorites of the boys both pictured here. A simple rub on baby back ribs baby, placed over indirect heat on the barbecue (see comments on DINNER ORGANIZED post 9/09 for indirect grilling instructions) and you will not even need sauce to… View Article

The platform: summer. The train: fall. Just when I’m ready to let go, another couple tomatoes ripen on the withering vines, the chive stays strong but the parsley is saying bye-bye. Have been hedging me bet as to when to chop down all the basil until Elaine Louie published the Orzo+pesto recipe in the New… View Article