When a recipe deceives you, it hurts. You feel slighted. Cheated. Used. You set your sights on one thing and get nothing but ‘eh’. It’s no way to start off the weekend. Maybe I’m being a little dramatic, but I’m sure you can relate. This morning, I was excited to […]
Author: dabblingchef
Unstuffed Thanksgiving: some healthy twists on tradition.
Healthy food is not the most popular kid in school. And when you are the one who brings healthy options to the holiday dinner table, chances are you won’t be winning any popularity contests, either. It’s a bitter reality, and it makes me sad. It just seems backwards. Take a […]
Gallery menu for my dad: dips and cupcakes fit for a crowd.
In November of 2009, I ran a half marathon. This year, while my feet were not literally pounding pavement for 13.1 miles, it feels like I’ve been running nonstop. Now that the holidays are finally creeping up, I’m hoping to catch a break, down some GU, and start the new […]
Beer cookies for a sophisticated cookie swap.
October may be over, but there’s still time to enjoy one of its best offerings: the beer. Thanks to my husband, who practically stalks the liquor store as soon as the last case of Summerfest is sold, my fridge is still brimming with Octoberfest brews. He bought so many varieties, […]
Antiquarian cooking in a Google world.
During my food writing class this past summer, we got the chance to meet and interview Bonnie Slotnick, the owner of an antiquarian/antique cookbook store on West 10th Street in Manhattan. With a total of two vintage cookbooks in my own collection, I was by no means an expert, but […]