Chris Nordquist
I keep waiting for our daughter Julia, now 19 months old, to adopt the infamous “white diet” of toddlers, but so far she’s still an adventurous and enthusiastic eater, and this dish is one of her all-time favorites. It’s one of mine too. I first ate it when my friend Dan served it at a […]
One of the things that attracted us most to our current New York City apartment was the relatively large master bedroom. With careful placement of the right not-too-bulky furniture, it would accommodate separate areas for sleeping and a home office without feeling crowded (and those last three words are rarely used together in the world […]
We’ve had a few warm, sunny days in New York now, and I’m getting used to it, which is probably a bad idea. I know I’m jumping the gun, but I just can’t help myself: little warmth and sunshine, and my California mind races to things like unpacking my shorts and flip-flops, planting the vegetable […]
Last Spring, my friend John served us this delicious lavender-hued drink at his home in San Francisco, and we were smitten with its refreshing and unusual flavor. As soon as we got back to New York, I bought the ingredients, and it became a house favorite in Southampton all summer. The interesting thing about this […]
For the sake of our planet, and, in particular, its marine life to which they pose a particular threat, I hope that thin plastic shopping bags become rare. For now, though, they’re still everywhere. Even though I try to avoid them, I still end up bringing some home with groceries and impromptu stops at the […]
As of last night, these are Alice-tested and approved. Alice is our next door neighbor in New York, and she’s a connoisseur of rich, deeply flavored chocolate desserts. I’ve been taken with this recipe for a while now, but I’m more of a fruit dessert person at heart (tarts, pies and the like), so I […]
When I was in college in the mid-1980s, I took a course in rural economics at an institute out in the country outside of Bangalore, India. It was a beautiful place. Our simple but comfortable quarters had private bathrooms, but no running hot water. Each morning, I would carry a large bucket to a central […]
It’s storming outside (at least in New York), but there’s the slightest hint of Spring in the air. Beach season is just three months away. It’s time to start lightening things up around here, and I don’t just mean dinner. Here’s a dish that’s special enough for guests, but quick and easy enough to whip […]
The weather was cold, rainy and exceedingly windy in Southampton this weekend, which drove us indoors and to some very nice activities like napping, watching a movie together and chasing a giggling Julia around the house. I also got a chance to take stock of our pantries there and in New York, both of which […]
Whenever I’m pressed for time and stumped about what to serve with cocktails, this is my solution. I almost always have the ingredients on hand, and they’re quick and easy enough to make at the last minute and still remain in a hospitable mood. Better yet, these rich, salty, crispy bites pair very well with […]
