Between Francois Payard trying to “throw” me into the oven down at his Soho bakery to clinging our champagne glasses in celebration of the holidays, it’s an understatement to say it’s been such an amazing time building a true friendship with Francois and his talented team. But just a few months ago, the Payard family
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I’ve always had a huge interest in learning how to make the raw but oh so delicious dish we call sushi. But, every opportunity to take a class {whether on Gilt City, etc} never worked out with the strict times and high prices! So, yours truly marched right on over to her favorite sushi chef
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
After salivating, craving and going gaga over everything Boston-based Dan Whalen creates on his blog, The Food In My Beard, I decided to contact him and ask when he would be visiting NYC so we could officially cook together! Spontaneous as can be, I thought…Why not? Our friendship grew after his first visit a few months
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Tagged dan whalen, eataly nyc, junoon nyc, the food in my beard, tuna ceviche recipe
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
I rarely post anything on the weekend, but I couldn’t help but share this delectable place I dove into yesterday. The 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show in Chelsea {on 18th between 6th and 7th}! And guess what? It’s here until this Sunday, so scootchie tootsie on over! Francois Pralus {owner and chef of Pralus}.
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Also filed in Entertaining, Holiday, NYC, Restaurants, Taste, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged elizabeth baker, florian bellanger, francois payard, francois pralus, ludovic augendre, mad mac, rhonda kave, roni-sue, the chocolate show, valrhona
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
For me, creativity really sparks {especially in the kitchen} when I am inspired by someone that I admire. I am continuously trying to learn as much as I can about cooking from the cream of the crop chefs, and take their creativity into the dishes I make. Whether I’m visiting their restaurants, reading their cookbooks,
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Tagged easy cooking, el bulli, elizabeth baker, farran adria, simple recipes, soho house
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Dining in the top restaurants of New York such as Daniel or Morimoto is an exceptional experience. Multiple courses arrive at your place setting. The eclectic flavors magically compliment each other, and fine wines are softly poured into your crystal clean wine glass. Impeccable service harmonious with generosity, happiness, and steady hands. I never thought it could
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Also filed in Being a Lady. Anywhere., Cooking, Entertaining, NYC, Restaurants, Taste, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged bar basque, chefs cook for japan, daniel, daniel boulud, elizabeth baker, francois payard, francois payard bakery, harvard club, japan society, morimoto
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Preparing a delicious yet healthy meal requires four words: patience, innovation, creativity, and focus. Cooking is typically my time to relax by making my favorite go-to recipes. But sometimes, you want to kick it up a notch and try something new and creative….plus it is nice to have a fellow cook in the kitchen! Earlier
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Also filed in Around the Table, Cooking, DIY, Entertaining, Home, NYC, Recipes, Recipes, Taste
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Tagged cooking, david nayfeld, david nayfield, edamame salad, eleven madison park, elizabeth baker, striped sea bass, what to do nyc
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