It’s that time of the year again when beautiful figs can be found everywhere . If you’re a fig freak like me, chances are this tart will make you run around in circles and roll around in the grass. Side effects varies, so talk to your doctor to see if this is right for you. [...]

I love to find zucchini blossoms at the market, they make a great light snack before a meal with a glass of chilled Lambrusco. If you’ve been following this blog for a while you might remember i prepared zucchini flowers with fresh ricotta and aromatic vegetables in a similar manner around this time last year. [...]

There are rumors out there that chefs keep the best cuts of meat or fish for themselves. While i should really try to extinguish such rumors i’m gonna go ahead and admit my guilt and point my finger at my fellow professionals as well. Chefs are bastards after all, for the most part.
I’m guilty my [...]

I’m often guilty of posting complicated recipes on this blog (as i was kindly reminded by the lovely@Ryanthegirl at the Foodbuzz bash at Fishtail last night *) so today in attempt to redeem myself and celebrate summer you’re getting fruit and custard and that’s it. I did grate some lime zest over the gratin for [...]

This is what i feel like eating on hot summer days. It would make the perfect picnic salad even though the simple idea of a picnic has become a distant, unrealistic dream for me. My work schedule won’t allow anything remotely relaxing until at least… december 2012! [insert sympathetic moans here] Anyone wants to start [...]

I had a few things leftover in the refrigerator and an hour to kill so i came up with this dish. Sorry for the lack of blogging lately but this is busy season for me between trips to the Hamptons and consulting for an ice cream shop on my days off. My brain feels like [...]