When I was a toddler, my dad invested in some property on a lake about two hours from our daily lives in suburban Chicago. My dad was an accountant, but also loved fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He wore suits and leather shoes during the week and swapped them for flannel shirts and Wranglers as […]
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Crafting an Endless Summer
It’s been a good three months. It’s been warm. Sunny. Heck, we even had an eclipse. We’ve had plenty of adventures with our little Q. She and I took our first mommy and me plane trip to see my mom in the Midwest. She met her aunt and cousins in Chicago. We went to Turks […]
The 300 Summer Survival Kit
Yes, it includes overnight oats.
Five Ingredient Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken is having a moment. Shake Shack has people clucking after the chain added a deee-licious fried chicken sandwich to its menu. Momofuku just opened a fried chicken shop in the East Village. I would not be surprised of the sale of home fryers was also on the rise. Or, at least, vegetable oil.
Lobster Roll, Take 376
Because it’s so hot outside that we cannot be bothered to sweat on the beach and would rather sit inside in our air conditioned apartment and start packing for our honeymoon, I made homemade lobster rolls. Just as good as the first time I did them.
The BLP—Bacon, Lettuce and Peach Sandwich
This is what you need to do with your ripe peaches this week: Make BLPs.
Sandwich #264–“Deadlines and Day Trips” Egg Frittata Sandwiches
When you are headed out of town, and you’re hungry, and you get a call from work which requires you to file on deadline before you leave, and you’re getting screamed at by your fiancé to “hurry up”, the only thing suitable enough for this special type of road trip lunch is a frittata sandwich.
Finally: Ice Cream Sandwiches!
After a whole summer of work, ice cream sandwiches are still a work in progress.
Labor Day Labor
It’s the last weekend of the summer. Sigh. It’s supposed to be a weekend of leisure. Of kicking back and chilling one good time before people come back from their European jaunts and their East end vacation homes and restart and the craziness of fall kicks in. I have lots to do. I have lots […]
Homemade Goodness: S’mores Ice Cream
I don’t know what the heck was wrong with me yesterday, but it was one of those days where everything was annoying.
Forbidden Sandwich #8—Open-Faced Egg Sandwich with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Avocado Mash
When you are running late for your out of town excursion and you will not be satisfied with a bag of Funyuns or a hot dog from the Gulf station on exit 73 again, you need to make a quick snack before you hit the road.
Sandwich #263–Rosemary Waffle Sandwich with Ricotta, Collard Greens and Caramelized Plums
After E and I made our second batch of homemade ricotta, I finally made brunch.
Condiment Corner: Yellow Spicy Tomato Jam
It’s the dog days of summer. And the best time to find juicy, big-as-your-head heirloom tomatoes.
Banh Mis Are Like PB&J Around Here
I’ve done five versions of banh mi sandwiches since I started this blog. I guess I really love cilantro or something.
Sandwich #262–“Job Well Done” Blackened Salmon with Avocado Mash, Mango and Red Onion
I’m back on the sandwiches. This one was particularly good.
The Return of the Almighty Peach Cobbler
Summer isn’t summer until I’ve eaten at least one peach cobbler.
The Sandwar Fishkiller
I’ve eaten so many fried fish sandwiches in the past month, I may have to switch to salads for the rest of the summer.
Condiment Corner: Jalapeño-Cilantro Emulsion
This is my favorite condiment by far.
It Was (Sand)WAR…and Fun!
[slideshow_deploy id=’6759′] We went to battle. We fought hard. And in the end… we are calling for a rematch.
Prepping for #Sandwar
I have been prepping for the #Sandwar event on Saturday in the Hamptons with Sandwich King Jeff Mauro for a few weeks. Now, it’s crunch time.
300 Sandwiches vs. The Sandwich King—Live!
I’m prepping to take on the Food Networks’ Sandwich King Jeff Mauro in our first event!
Sandwich #261–“Cook Like a Man” Beer Battered Mahi Mahi Sandwiches
E and I had a huge debate about cooking last night.
Sandwich #260–“World Cup Worthy” Fried Egg and Bacon Jam Sandwich
Oh, bacon jam at work.
Sandwich #259—“Best Laid Plans” Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches
The best laid plans are the ones that are always broken.