I love making this dish for lunch or a low-key dinner, both because it’s very easy and because it comes from one of my favorite Parisian landmarks, Laduree. Bacon matchsticks imbue the salad with an extra layer of flavor, and tarragon, my favorite herb, adds brightness. The original recipe recommends scattering baby spinach leaves over [...]
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Pork and Swiss Chard Terrine
A couple of weeks ago I shared an amazing terrine at Bar Boulud, and was inspired to try making my own at home. I had been meaning to return to this recipe, from Clotilde Dusoulier’s Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris, for quite awhile anyway, mostly for its use of my favorite herb, tarragon, and the way [...]
La Colombe Coffee Bar
I recently discovered what is apparently a cult favorite among discerning coffee lovers in the city: La Colombe, a spacious, high-ceilinged coffee bar on Church Street in Tribeca. It is home to fantastic cappuccinos and macchiatos, and there always seems to be plenty of seating. And speaking of seating–how annoyng is it [...]
The Hamburger-Killer: Homemade Shrimp Tacos
The perfect way to end a summertime beach day is, in my opinion, with homemade shrimp tacos. Last year, I discovered a surprisingly easy recipe for tortillas from an unlikely source, and have been making them with some regularity ever since. Filled with citrus-spiked shrimp, charred vegetables, and creamy avocado slices, these are a perfect [...]
Brooklyn Must-Do: Almondine
If there were ever a bakery worth crossing a monumental bridge for, it would be Almondine, in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn. On the first truly warm day in NYC, we decided to brave the tourists and cyclists on the Brooklyn Bridge in the name of the city’s best baguette, as named by New [...]
A Few Notes on Paris
I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Paris with some girlfriends, and realized that whenever I go, I mentally compile a list of must-dos. Here are a few that always make the cut:
