Lunch
CHILLED MELON, APRICOT, and PEACH SOUP
Remember last time when we visited the Union Square Market? I picked up some fragrant and perfectly ripe summer fruit that was just begging to be made into something delicious. When it comes to summer fruit, especially stone fruits like peaches and apricots, it's hard...
SUMMER WEDDING DIARIES: KAILY & ADAM Part 1
A Summer Wedding to Remember There must be something in the air; this Summer I've been to some of the most enchanting weddings I've ever been to in my LIFE! If you've been reading my blog, you already know about the beautiful wedding I recently attended in Paris, and...
Produce Tour of the Union Square Greenmarket!
More than Just a Market I get nostalgic when I make the trip down to Union Square Market. I used to live just a few blocks away and could meander through it on my walks home to 18th street. Flavors Catering and Carry-out was just a few blocks away! The market was...
Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Snow Peas
I've been traveling a lot lately and with that comes plenty of time spend in airports. Without fail, every time I get to an airport I'm absolutely famished. Unfortunately for me, that's meant a lot of less-than-healthy rushed airport meals. For my last trip, I planned...
Strawberry-White Peach Crostata
Who doesn't love pie? Especially in the summer, when fruit practically begs to be piled into flaky pastry and baked until bubbling with jammy goodness. But let's be honest. All that rolling, double-crusting, and edge crimping can be a pain. I'm no baker. Spare me the...
Wedding Perfection: Paris Meets Morocco!
The phrase "fairytale wedding" sounds so cliché, but I think it may be the only way to explain what I attended last week. How else could you describe a two-part, bi-cultural wedding set in Paris? As if that wasn't enough, the floral arrangements were like...
Pan-Seared Snapper with Sauce Vierge
When I'm out at a restaurant, my eyes nearly always make a b-line for the fish entrees. It's not only because I love seafood; there's something about fish that seems restaurant exclusive--- like you'd never be able to make it at home. What a silly thought! Seafood is...
Want to Party in the Hamptons AND Beat Cancer?
Earlier in May, I was the chairperson for the first Ladies Who Lunch For a Cure Fundraiser. We raised money for the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation--- an organization I respect so much. The Foundation raises money for cutting-edge cancer research...
3 No-Cook, No-Fuss Summer Appetizers
Sometimes that Summer heat hits and nothing in this world could make me want to turn on my stove. Or oven. Or grill. Even a blowdryer! Yet, the most fun time to entertain is in the summer! What's a girl to do?! Luckily, I've got three perfect skewer-style appetizers...
WHITE PARTY TABLE SETTING (VIDEO TUTORIAL)
Every year, my good friend Nurit Kahane plans a white-themed party in celebration of both Memorial Day and Shabbat. Among friends, Nurit is known for her impeccable style with entertaining. When it comes to setting a table, Nurit is my guru. Her floral centerpieces...
EATING WITH FLYNN McGARRY, THE 15-YEAR-OLD CHEF
Have you been reading about Flynn McGarry? He's all over the internet and New York Times Magazine these days! I could hardly believe his story when I heard about it. At the tender age of 15, he has become an immensely talented chef, working inside some of the most...
Flirting with Flavors’ Famous White Sangria
Summer is almost here!!!! Memorial Day is next weekend! Yippeee! This is the season for entertaining and using the best of summer ingredients to make a splash. If you read our last blog, then you know pitcher cocktails are one of the secrets to Flirting with...
5 SECRETS TO PLANNING A STRESS FREE PARTY
Last night, I hosted a cocktail party for 40 people at my home. For someone with my catering and event experience, pulling it off was second nature. Through years of practice, planning a party has become an instinctual process. Because of this, I tend to forget why...
Everything’s Bigger in HOUSTON
Every time I go back home to my beloved Texas, I get a little nostalgic. My latest trip to Houston was no exception – what hospitality! My cousin by marriage, Deb Greenberg, invited me down to Houston to be the keynote speaker at Beth Yesherun's Sisterhood Bond Donor...
Stir-fried Curry Shrimp with Greens (VIDEO)
Now that it's getting warmer, I'm saying goodbye to roasts and hearty braises, and HELLO to crisp salads, bright flavors, and especially stir-frys! What's better than a dish you can throw together in less than 10 minutes? For today's video, I got a quick lesson in...
WATCH ME BELT IT OUT
I can't tell you how nervous I was before the Women of Achievement Awards Gala for the Women's Project a few weeks ago at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. This year they honored the prolific songwriter, Dorothy Fields. I couldn't believe it when I was asked to take the...
THE VEGAN DIVA’S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PARFAIT (Video)
I don't know about you, but I crave chocolate every day. It's a hard life! Do you try to satisfy your cravings with healthy alternatives like I do? Instead of restricting my favorite foods, I love finding treats that won't kill my diet. This protein-packed mousse is...
The Flirting with Flavors Mango-rita
Have you ever had a drink at a bar and desperately wished you could make it at home? I do all the time! The good news is that restaurant-quality drinks are not something you can't make at home. I've learned that most bartenders are fabulously helpful in telling you...
LEMON POPPY CHEESECAKE with STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COMPOTE
Whoever invented the expression "easy as cake" was definitely not talking about cheesecake. Those 5"cheesecakes you see behind New York deli counters? Someone put a whole lot of work into that. Even after dealing with springform pans and water baths, those things...
KALE PESTO CROSTINI
It's hard to believe, but this is Flirting with Flavors' most requested (and beloved) appetizer. For some reason, people keep asking for it! It's so simple that I'm always surprised by how crazy people go for it. I won't complain! It's always nice to have a failproof...
HOW TO SET A BEAUTIFUL TABLESCAPE (VIDEO TUTORIAL)
Believe it or not, setting a table is the first thing I do when I'm getting ready for a dinner party. It sets the mood and gets me ready to entertain. Does setting a tablescape confuse or intimidate you? Don't worry, the word "tablescape" may sound daunting, but it's...
MY VIETNAMESE DINNER PARTY (PHOTOS & RECIPES!)
My friend Coco is truly a quadruple threat. She's not only an immensely talented composer, musician, and painter, but she is also a FIERCE cook. She grew up in Vietnam and learned to cook all the traditional Vietnamese recipes from generations of women in her family...
South Beach Wine and Food Festival Snapshots
Do you need a break from this miserable winter? I sure did. I thought I might go crazy if I woke up to another slushy snow storm in NYC. A girl can only take so much! When I realized I still hadn't rescheduled an old cancelled flight to Miami, I jumped on the...
Chia Almond Joy Energy Bars (GF, Paleo)
Don't be confused by the title of this recipe. Unlike most granola or energy bars out there, this version certainly isn't a candy bar parading as health food. I've been so frustrated with the sugary, preservative-loaded bars at my local "health" food stores. Even with...
My Favorite Homemade Tacos
Do you love a good taco? Not the seasoning packet and ground beef kind of taco, but REAL tacos. Nowadays, I'm always on the hunt for an authentic taco – they're everywhere these days! I'd be lying if I said I had authentic Mexican tacos growing up in Wichita Falls....
Tex-Mex Super Bowl Casserole
Headed to a Super Bowl party? Throwing your own? Just need a crowd-pleasing, foolproof casserole? Look no further. This Torta De Tortilla is like a Tex-Mex Lasagna---layers of tomatoes, onions, and chilies layered with tortillas and plenty of gooey cheese. A decadent...
Salad Secrets: Vinaigrette 101
Recently, my family was together in Newport Beach for 10 whole days, all under the same roof. We were saying goodbye to my mother, and family mealtimes brought us all together. Though we were craving comfort food, I kept the family healthy by making some big...
My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants of the Year!
I love to cook, but I also love to go out to eat. It's a major dilemma! This year, I was lucky enough to try out so many incredible new restaurants. When I was brainstorming my top 5, I was seriously stumped. How could I choose just 5?! Well, after much thought, I've...
Light And Fresh Pistachio-Crusted Lemon Sole With Za’atar
Hi friends! I’m dishing up one of my favorite light and fresh dinner recipes this week to celebrate this gorgeous weather. It's all about the contrast of texture and flavor with this one. I use this recipe often in cooking classes because so many of my clients are...
WHAT’S YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? TAKE A LOOK AT MINE!
Just about every year I make a lofty health-related New Year's resolution--- Eat veggies at every meal! Workout 6 times a week! No more refined sugar! Well, this year, I'm not doing it! Why? This past month, I've spent more time than ever surrounded by my family due...
Inside Look: My Better Show Holiday Segment
I was so excited when the BetterTV Show asked me to appear for a segment about holiday entertaining. Not only is holiday entertaining one of my favorite things to do, but I also happen to have SO many fantastic holiday recipes in my cookbook. Even today I...
A Special Holiday Gift From Me to You!
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta6UGYyFlQo&feature=youtu.be"] It's officially the holiday season; the tree in Rockefeller Center is lit! This year, I wanted to give you all something really special--- a secret for holiday entertaining! The...
Thanksgiving Wishes and a leftovers recipe!
Hello! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving filled with family, love, and of course delicious food! I want to thank all of you for following my blog over the years. I so appreciate the support and encouragement. I am so grateful to be able to do what I love and...
FWF‘s SIGNATURE HOLIDAY COCKTAIL
Besides elegance, great food, and plenty of fun, Flirting with Flavors parties all have one thing in common: a signature cocktail! Signature cocktails are fantastic---they give the evening a special touch that everyone remembers. Since the holidays are all about...
Put That Thanksgiving Stress To Rest With My Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes
Is it really almost Thanksgiving?! I’m sure we all feel the same way about 2020: CONFUSED. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for 2021. 😂 Although Thanksgiving will be a little different this year, it doesn’t have to be any less delicious! My husband and I have a...
Easy Scallops With Lemongrass, Greens And A Coconut Curry Sauce
Sometimes I want to cook something special and delicious, but don't want to make a mess. Now that's a dilemma! Luckily, I have just the solution. My Thai lemongrass scallops in coconut curry broth! They may sound intimidating, but I promise it couldn't be easier to...
Guest Blog: The Vegan Diva’s Pumpkin Pie!
Introducing Fernanda Capobianco Today, we have a very special guest blog courtesy of renowned vegan baker Fernanda Capobianco. I met Fernanda a few years ago, as she is the wife of my good friend (maybe you’ve heard of him) Francois Payard. Although I’m no...
An Inside Look at a FWF Surprise Party
Flirting with Flavors had the honor of hosting a very special event this past weekend. My home was filled with love on Friday as we welcomed seven incredible men and one brave woman into the kitchen to cook a delicious 80th birthday dinner. These seven guys were the...
Birthday Revelations
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSe_HXl-png&feature=youtu.be"] Yesterday was a (big!) birthday of mine and I was lucky enough to celebrate it with my closest circle of girlfriends. I can't express in words how blessed and loved I felt around them....
Flirting with Peruvian Flavors!
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of cooking in my kitchen with a Peruvian chef flown in by my good friend Maria Elena. Maria, a Peruvian expat herself, brought Chef Martin Gallo to New York to prepare an authentic dinner party in the Hamptons. Later in the week,...
My One-Pot Wonder
Fall is officially here (there’s no denying it anymore!) and as usual, I’ve been craving warm flavors and comforting dishes. When you’re trying to eat healthy like I am, this can cause quite a dilemma. No pasta? No gooey cheese or warm desserts? What’s a girl to do?!...
Dr. Gottfried Detox Recipes & Week 1 Update
Big news guys, I'm still alive! Yes, I've been detoxing for 4 whole days and I have yet to keel over. I did get a nasty cold though, and I'm wondering if it's the toxins coming out of my body because I never get sick! I'm taking this as a sign from the universe that I...
THINK YOU COULD HANDLE THIS DETOX CHALLENGE?
I know guys, I know. Me. The eternal Bon Vivant. Someone who's never turned down a glass of wine or slice of cake in her life. Someone whose entire career has centered around food and drink. That's right, me. I'm starting a detox diet. Who would have thought?! I've...
Happy Rosh Hashanah: The Perfect Jewish Brisket Recipe
If you grew up in a Texas household like I did, you learned to appreciate the art of a good brisket, and it was usually smoked! We have some outrageous BBQ in Wichita Falls. My Mother, who was a wonderful cook, made a "Jewish" version for the Holidays. Our...
How You Can Bring St. Tropez to Your Own Home
I hadn't been to Saint Tropez in several years, and had forgotten how intoxicating it is. Yes—most of what you hear is true. There’s partying until 6am, glamorous clubs, and of course, beaches full of topless European women. Oh my! This Provençal town is anything but...
When in France…Eat Cheese
As our summer journey continued onwards, we were taken into an even more rural part of France-- Tourettes, a town in the heart of Provence. With miles and miles of countryside between Terre Blanche Resort and any sort of city, I knew this would be quite the departure...
I Have a Confession to Make
I have a confession to make. At the risk of sounding boring, many of my most memorable meals involve…chicken. But wait! I promise I have an adventurous palate! If you’ve experienced the phenomenon of roasted chicken in France then you might understand my infatuation....
L’Ami Louis: My Love Story
Whether it’s tradition, nostalgia, or simply the ethereal French fare, I have visited L’Ami Louis during each trip to Paris with Michael over the last 20 years. This homely bistro along Rue du Vertbois looks nothing like the world-renowned restaurant that it is. In...
Not Your Grandmama’s Soup
In the dead of summer, when I crave bright, fresh flavors, the last thing I want to cook are my grandmother’s hearty Eastern European recipes. However, there is one exception—beautiful, chilled Borscht. Forget what you think you know about this intensely purple soup....
I’ll Show You my Mussels if You Show me Yours
I was wondering what to post this week since it's sooooo hot. I know what you're thinking.. it's too hot to cook. But that's why this dish came to mind. It is the perfect summertime dinner recipe. We will definitely be making this one pot wonder in our next Flirting...
Your New Favorite Summer Sandwich
I'm flirting with vegetarian flavors today!! So many of us are reducing our meat consumption. I am listening to my girlfriends tell me that they are only eating meat a few times a month. Although I still indulge in a good steak from time to time, I am also formulating...
DO YOU LOVE A GOOD COCKTAIL?
When I first moved to New York, I lived in the West Village on Horatio Street. Sevilla Restaurant was one of my favorite go-to spots, and it was there that I first fell in love with Sangria. Theirs was so delicious and so refreshing, it inspired me to create my own...
Have You Ever Had REAL Mexican Food?
You know that I love entertaining at any time of year, but especially in the summer when we can toast on our terrace with the sun setting over Central Park in the background. Monday was one of those spectacular New York City nights and I invited some special friends...
Pisco, Peru, and The End to My Journey
My trip to South America only lasted two weeks, but somehow we saw and experienced so much I can't stop talking to you about it!! After hiking in Machu Picchu, it was nice to arrive in Lima for some elegant dining....and cocktails! Everywhere we dined in Peru, and in...
Have You Been Affected by The C-Word?
Cancer Hits Us All I don’t discuss this often, but cancer has hit my family hard. We lost my brother-in-law a year and a half ago to liver cancer, my husband’s son-in-law passed away 8 months ago from pancreatic cancer, and both my sister and I are breast cancer...
Picking Up Where I Left You
When we last spoke, I was in Aguas Calientes, Peru...at the doorstep to Machu Picchu. I was so excited to hop on the bus and head into the mountains to the historic site! Now, the journey continues! Our bus traveled along a treacherous, winding road with a roaring...
Come On This Journey With Me
A Trip to Take Your Breath Away It was hard to believe anything could compare to my experience in the Galapagos Islands. But once we left Ecuador, we headed to Peru and I have to say it was even more breathtaking! Cuzco We landed in Cuzco, Peru later than we had hoped...
Spring Strawberries, 2 Ways
It's hard to pick which type of berries are my favorite.. they are all sooo delicious. But when the first Spring strawberries make their appearance at farmers markets and grocery stores, it's definitely a reason to celebrate. I decided to give you two ways to...
I Brought You Something from Ecuador
Did you read my last blog post about my trip to the Galapagos Islands?? Galapagos Adventures Continue After our cruise, we stayed in the Galapagos to do some scuba diving. I am a certified diver (I bet you didn't know that about me!) but I haven't gone diving in over...
Is This on Your Bucket List?
My husband, Michael, wanted to go to the Galapagos Islands for years. It’s been on his bucket list to see the birds and other wildlife, and scuba dive in their pristine waters. And of course, the Islands have a mysterious lure to them. They were discovered by accident...
Spring Recipe to Learn!
You didn't know me when I first came to NYC from Texas in my early twenties. I was a dancer/singer struggling to get work and auditioning for shows. I lived in a tiny studio apartment in the West Village. And, believe it or not I didn't know how to cook! I wanted to...
You’re Smoking! Guest Post By Lourdes Castro
I asked Chef Lourdes Castro to be a guest blogger today because I know that my readers will enjoy her thoughts and recipes as much as I do! I met Lourdes many years ago at the launch party for her first cookbook, Simply Mexican. She and I both belong to a group called...
A Date With An Aspiring Chef
A charming young man invited me to dinner last week. He said he wanted to cook for me so you know I could not resist that. He is a talented cook named Max Gerstein, and he is 11 years old. Max's grandmother, Janeellen Gerstein, and I are good friends. She lives in my...
Giving Back and Looking Forward
Giving Back Monday night I attended one of my favorite annual events, the C-CAP Fundraiser, one of the proudest nights of the culinary world. The food and the guest list are always sublime, but this is also one of the most meaningful charity events that I am lucky...
Come with Me to Vietnam!
These days, we are all so connected. Social networking has brought us closer together in so many ways. I meet people I never would have met, I get back in touch with people that I have truly missed, and sometimes I get incredible offers.. like last week when I posted...
Melting Hearts in the Kitchen
February is a month to celebrate romance. A month for flowers and chocolate, first dates and engagements. A month to explore our passions and rediscover our pleasures. On Feb 6th, 25 women and I did just that. Along with The W Forum, a community of smart,...
Just in time for Valentine’s
This week I've been doing even more flirting than usual! And you know how I love to flirt! At this very moment, I am licking melted chocolate hazelnut from my fingers. I attended a chocolate tasting last week and I am still eating this chocolate bar...a few bites a...
Blushing Brides and Martha Stewart in NYC
Last weekend I did something I've never done before. Flirting with Flavors officially became part of the wedding industry as we strutted our stuff at Martha Stewart's Wedding Party at Gotham Hall in NYC. Claudia Hanlin and the Wedding Library produced a flawless...
Sharing Secrets and Recipes
Keep this between you and I, but I kind of like it when my husband leaves town for a few days. We were married just 9 months ago so you might think I would be lonely. It's just that I need some "me" time. Don't you?? I actually think that everybody needs a little...
WAKE UP and SAVOR THE SMOOTHIE!
Have you managed to avoid the flu so far?? I have, and my fingers are crossed for you too. Right now we are dealing with a tough flu season in New York City! It seems like everyone is sick, including my husband. At times like these I take extra precautions by making a...
Get your Sexy Back for 2013!
Even though I have written my own cookbook, (Pamela Morgan's Flavors) and teach others how to cook, when I need inspiration, I search the web like everyone else. Food 52 is definitely one of my favorite food sites, and that is where I found the idea for this...
Your Next Meal in NYC
For months I was hearing great things about Chef Daniel Humm's newest venture, The NoMad Restaurant, in the NoMad Hotel. Last week I was lucky enough to get a reservation during this bustling time of year, perhaps because I was going with my dear friend, restaurant...
Shaking It Up
Can you believe it'll be 2013 in just a few days?! Seems crazy, doesn't it? This year has really flown by for me! I got married (!) traveled to beautiful places worked really hard learned new things partied with my friends...
Make your Holidays Even Sweeter!
In my last blog, I wrote about growing up Jewish in a small town in Texas. It was a bit challenging to manage the Christmas season. We wanted to fit in and celebrate with everyone else. Even though my mom would light the menorah all 8 nights of Hanukkah, we would...
Breakfast In Bed
Do you have childhood food memories? One of my fondest memories of growing up in Texas is breakfast on Sunday mornings. We grew up Jewish in Wichita Falls. My Mom single-handledly taught us Jewish history and songs on Sunday morning at the part-time Temple. My...
A Bravo-Star-Studded Party
The short ribs are braising, the polenta is bubbling, the meatballs are browning, the squash is softening in the oven... I love those hours just before an event where I am in my zone in the kitchen, finishing up each dish and taking in all of the tastes and aromas. I...
Cooking for Sandy Relief
After Sandy hit and so many people lost so much, I was moved to volunteer. As I was searching for volunteer opportunities I came upon a Facebook post from a chef friend George Mandakas. He was organizing other chefs who wanted to contribute to the Sandy relief effort...
Surviving Sandy
Together Through The Storm When faced with a crisis, I always try to gather my family around me, both for their comfort and mine. Last weekend as the Northeast prepared to get slammed by Sandy, I was grateful to be at home with my loved ones. My son and his girlfriend...
Grilled Shrimp, Fennel, and White Bean Salad with Sage and Oregano Vinaigrette
Did you know that today is Food Day??? Ok so what does that mean, right? Food Day is a movement devoted to pushing our nation towards healthy, affordable, sustainable food for all. Food Day is an acknowledgment that every year hundreds of thousands of people die...
Natural Healing
Caring for my Mom Last week my mom was very sick, and I flew out to California to be by her side and nurse her back to health. Our family was tense and frightened. We felt powerless with such a lack of control over what was happening to her. I didn't know how to fix...
I have a secret…
Confessions of a Culinary Queen! I have a secret to share with you. I love spending a few nights each month alone...completely by myself. I know. I am newly married. This doesn't mean that I don't adore my husband; but these are the evenings that revive me and...
Why you Must start preparing for Thanksgiving now!
I know.. I know.. summer just ended and I am already talking about Thanksgiving. It seems so far away, but it's really not! When you are cooking for a large group of people, (and large is relative, for me it may be 50, for you it may be 5), there is nothing more...
Flirting with Healthy Flavors!
Flirting with Baltimore's Flavors Last week I went Flirting with Flavors in Baltimore at the Natural Products Expo East. It's the East Coast's premier trade show and conference for the natural, organic, healthy living industry. I ate all day long! Chobani yogurt for...
An Exceptional Affair
Wow! This summer flew by. As the fall approaches, I'm sitting at my desk in NYC remembering some of the events and parties that I attended. It got me thinking, what makes an exceptional affair? Recipe for Perfection Well, it's a combination of many things. It's quite...
Heat It Up!!
If you want to heat things up in the bedroom, first start in the kitchen. This is what I teach in my cooking classes. I wanted to share a little bit of my life with you so you can understand why I am so turned on by couples cooking together. When I met my husband,...
From St. Barts to the Harvest Moon
An Instant Friendship My friend Maria Manetti grew up in Florence, moved as an adult to California, and helped introduce Gucci to an American clientele. I met Maria in St. Barts and we hit it off instantly. She is a fascinating woman, and we talked forever about...
California Girl!
West Coast Greetings! I am writing to you from the West Coast and feeling spoiled by the perfect climate and exquisite cuisine! I came here, to sunny California, to attend a Harvest Moon Ball wedding celebration which I will be blogging about later this week. I was...
Celebrating LIFE
I had the great privilege this Monday, to attend the LIFE Camp, Inc. event at the BeauMarchais restaurant in East Hampton, hosted by Deepak Chopra and Russell Simmons. LIFE Camp LIFE (Love Ignites Freedom through Education) Camp is a nonprofit organization formed in...
Seasonal Flavor at South Edison
I enjoyed an impressive meal the other night at South Edison in Montauk! It was beautifully prepared by Chef Roy Wohlars and his team, and served by young, friendly waiters that all live together a mile away from the restaurant. The menu was truly an Ocean-to-Table...
Spice Up Your Life!!
The Spice World Is Real! I am always looking for new ways to use spices. I love it when I find new spice combinations, and I can play in my kitchen. I want you to get as excited as I do, because spices are sexy! In my Flirting With Flavors cooking classes, we take...
Craving Crab
I am still basking in the memory of my incredible trip to Langara Island Lodge. The food was outstanding. One of the best dishes I had during my stay was this delectable Crab Cake. Make them at home and see for yourself! As always, for best results use the best...
My Big Catch (other than my new husband)!
Overcoming Fear I learned some very good lessons about conquering fear a few weeks ago. It all started when my new husband and I were planning our Honeymoon and decided on a great compromise. First we would go to St. Barts for a week. Romantic, relaxing, sensual and...
Want To Party With Me?
Expand Your Hosting Abilities! Imagine entertaining all the time in your home and feeling confident in your cooking and hosting abilities. Imagine throwing the best parties in town and feeling stress-free, even flirting at your own party. Imagine having a stack of...
Summer Sizzle
Warm summer days have finally arrived, and for many of us that conjures up images of barbecuing and lemonade stands. This is the best time for casual cooking with family and friends. And speaking of casual cooking.... My friend, Chef Waldy Malouf is known for turning...
Bringing The Honeymoon Home
A Dream Vacation! How can you be on a Honeymoon in your everyday life? I have been to St. Barts many times.. but never at this time of year. And of course since I was there for my Honeymoon, everything felt magical. The island was quiet and languid, and even more...
Wedding Bells Over Central Park
I haven't written to you in a very long time and I have a great excuse! Have you heard? I got MARRIED last weekend! Although Michael and I have been in a very long relationship, there is nothing as sacred and confirming to that relationship as tying the knot! The...
Flirting with Asian Flavors
I’m always excited when a new restaurant opens up in my neighborhood! Later this week I will be one of the first to dine at Chef Cornelius Gallagher’s new Asian-American on 83rd Street and Third Avenue, called Dragonfly. The focus seems to be on elevated Asian street...
Simply Spring
Spring is perfect weather for soup and salad! Still a little bit chilly at night, but warm enough in the daytime to remind you that Summer is coming and we all want to feel fit and flirty at the beach.. This asparagus soup will warm you up and fill you with the...
The Pro’s Paella
No matter how much I learn about cooking, there's always more to learn. I love studying cuisines from other countries to add to my repertoire. Last week I took a really eye-opening class in the Bouley Test Kitchen. "An Introduction to Paella" taught by David Bouley...
Love in the Kitchen
Valentine’s Day is a special time reserved for our loved ones. Besides a card, what are you going to give this year to your special love, your date, your husband or wife? I tell you from experience that the best gift is one you make yourself. So why not give a meal...