Chris Nordquist
I know this dish sounds like something from the menu at a Victorian orphanage. (I suppose I could call it “Braised Cavolo Nero with Grilled Bread,” but I just can’t write that with a straight face.) It is what it is, but it’s also a big flavored, delicious, warming winter dish that I love to […]
This is a side dish that’s worth building a meal around. In fact, it’s a simple dish that turns a straightforward plate of roasted pork, lamb or chicken, or grilled fish, into something special. The ingredients are few, inexpensive and easily obtained, and the preparation is uncomplicated, but the flavor is extraordinary. The braising takes […]
So much about Rio de Janeiro is spectacular –the monolithic granite mountains that leap from the sea, the jungle that surrounds them (and the shantytowns that climb their sides) and, of course, the long beaches lined with rows of sleek modernist buildings on the land side and a wide band of exuberant human activity at […]
We’re on vacation this week in Brasil, and I never appreciate this great piece of gear more than when I’m on the road. We’ll be away from an internet connection for a couple of days, but when we return to Rio, I’ll update you on some of our experiences in this beautiful country. Originally posted […]
We’ve walked through this entryway for nearly two years now. The time has flown by, but a lot has happened too, including Julia growing from a tiny baby to a walking/talking/singing/dancing little girl with a rapidly expanding vocabulary and a strong mind of her own. We’ve loved this apartment in West Chelsea, but, if all […]
Don’t let the name fool you. This isn’t a mid-century American canned tuna casserole (although there’s nothing wrong with that) or even a reinterpretation of that beloved everyday dish (although that’s not a bad idea). This is a delicious way to cook a tuna steak that’s a nice alternative to the grilled or pan-seared preparations […]
Last Valentine’s Day David gave me a waffle iron. Ordinarily, I don’t think small appliances make good romantic gifts, but David knows that one of the fastest ways to my heart is through a good hot breakfast. Julia feels the same way. At two, she regularly eats more breakfast than either of us, and “Waffles?” […]
The ornaments are boxed, the needles are vacuumed and the tree is lying at the curb. The place feels clean and roomy, but also a little bare. A fresh start for a new year is a good idea, but it always makes me a little sad to take down the Christmas tree. After a few […]
The Holidays are over (everyone exhale), but unfortunately winter’s just getting started. It’s time to fill the chilly winter nights with family and friends, great food and wine and a tasty seasonal cocktail or two. This drink features two delicious winter fruits –pomegranates and mandarin oranges– with a dash of exotic Allspice Dram to add […]
I love a family craft project. This year our annual quiet New Year’s Eve dinner in Southampton somehow blossomed into a party of 22, and I wanted to add a little sparkle to the Holiday decorations to mark the occasion. As of about 9:00pm on December 30, however, I hadn’t done anything about it. I […]
