A Marrakech-Helsinki Mashup (via Palm Springs)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

When we were in Palm Springs for Easter, our party –David, Marta, Dan, Keith, me, and, of course, Julia– made our way to the Trina Turk boutique on North Palm Canyon Drive.  For years Trina Turk has sold stylish clothing suitable for a Rat Pack cocktail party (in a good way), but a couple of […]

The Negroni (and a Favorite Variation)

Monday, April 26, 2010

It was over 15 years ago that I had my first Negroni.  I was in Rome, on vacation with good friends Tom and Jeannie.  A favorite professor of Tom’s from architecture school invited us to dine with her at her wonderful apartment in a Renaissance-era building with medieval origins, built on the ruins of the […]

Spring Branches

Sunday, April 25, 2010

On Saturday we had friends to lunch in Southampton, including two of New York’s great ladies, at least in my opinion.  It was to be a casual lunch, but I still wanted the place to look particularly nice.  Time was short, though.  We wouldn’t arrive until late on Friday, and Saturday morning would be filled […]

Toddler Travel Tip: One Bag

Thursday, April 22, 2010

With our busy and shifting schedules, often one of us ends up flying with Julia alone.  It can be a fun father-daughter adventure, but it’s also a fair amount of work, and the logistics of check-in, security and boarding with luggage, a stroller, carry-ons and a wiggly toddler in tow can be a trial.  After […]

Truffled Popcorn

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

A month or so ago my good college friend Paul was in New York investigating a new job opportunity and considering a move from his home in Los Angeles.  Of course, my advice was completely objective and selfless, but I did take him to the beautiful bar at MOMA’s Modern restaurant to discuss the matter […]

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Monday, April 19, 2010

Our good friend Craig from New York is staying at our place in San Francisco this week and sent me an excited message that the nearby Bi-Rite Creamery is now selling its famous house-made ice cream in soft-serve form.  To celebrate this development, I’m reposting my recipe for an approximation of Bi-Rite’s classic salted caramel […]

Gin Fizz

Thursday, April 15, 2010

One of my favorite memories of Morocco is the aroma of orange flower water, which is used to scent sweets, salads and even linens.  Here’s a delicious seldom-made cocktail that brings a hint of exotic Morocco to your brunch or lunch table. “I don’t know whether to drink this or dab it behind my ears.”   […]

A Treasury of Rare Ingredients

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

We’ve just arrived in Madrid after a great few days in Marrakech, and I thought I’d repost a piece about where to find many of the extraordinary herbs and spices I found in the souk –right in New York city or online and delivered to your door. Like many people (ok, some people), I love […]

Boolsie’s Pouf

Monday, April 12, 2010

We’ve been walking around the souks of Marrakech and they’re filled with poufs –the furniture kind, at least.  Here’s a repost of a piece about a pouf I got last year for Julia’s room in New York. A couple of weeks ago I was walking through Manhattan’s Chelsea Market (on a mission to buy Mahi […]

Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemon

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Since we’re in Marrakech, I thought I’d repost a recipe for one of my favorite, and easy, Moroccan-inspired dishes.  We’ve been eating some amazing food this week, so I’m sure there will be many more Moroccan food posts after we return.  (Btw, the picture to the right is the view from our balcony.) What’s makes […]

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