Westchester is a neighborhood of neat houses and well-tended lawns—the kind of place
where you can still go next door to borrow a cup of sugar. The Holy Nativity Episcopal Church sits in the center of this residential area, a low-slung building with a riot of feathery flowers outside. The church functions as a community center with a yoga studio, garden, and spaces for...
I don't often pick favorites, but this is certainly my go-to vegetarian stew recipe to warm up a chilly winter evening. It's thick and hearty - one bowl is a meal! - but the fresh lemon juice offers an unexpected freshness and zing...
Read MoreThese two beet-inspired savory cocktails are earthy and satisfying - impressive enough for your annual holiday party but easy enough to shake up for any ol' five o'clock cocktail...
Read MoreWhat a great way to celebrate the arrival of early winter citrus and the season’s holidays: tender roast chicken burnished with a sweet-hot rub of silan, or date syrup, and harissa, and perfumed with tangerines that are caramelized...
Read MoreThe stress of holiday cooking and shopping should never overshadow all the excitement and quality family time abound! We've made lists of holiday essentials, from the perfect place to make reservations on Thanksgiving or New Year's Day to our favorite pies, eggnogs, and festive treats...
Read MoreWhen the weather gets nippy, I want to be some place cozy and elegant, eating my new favorite comfort food. The place is Flame Persian Cuisine. The food is ash—pronounced “ahsh”—a thick Persian stew made with garbanzos, kidney beans, white beans, and lentils...
Read MoreEggplant is still in season through the early fall and it truly makes a wonderful, earthy salad (one that won't wilt!) for any occasion.
Read MoreCuring fish such as salmon has a long tradition in the Nordic countries. In olden times, gravlax was made by salting salmon and burying it in sand on the beach to ferment.
Read MoreLocal bartenders highlight beautiful Fall fruits to create these five party-worthy cocktails.
Read MoreWe love easy recipes because it means we can replicate them over and over again without thinking too much, searching for obscure ingredients, or spending all day in the kitchen. This tomato tart can...
Read MoreThe pitcher cocktail is the absolute epitome of easy and carefree summer entertaining. Simply pour ingredients into a pitcher, add ice, stir, and serve! Local bartenders offer some great recipes, all utilizing summer's best produce.
Read MoreAfter eating a big midday meal, I usually crave a smaller dinner. I want it to be protein- dense and flavorful. There are a ton of gourmet ways to accomplish this: sashimi, grilled fish, or, in this case, lamb chops. I love to make a rustic...
Read MoreThe way this simple pudding comes together feels a bit like magic. All the ingredients go into a blender and, after just a brief moment, you somehow have thick, creamy pudding—the very same texture as a cooked custard...
Read MoreIt'd be a mistake to overlook the mocktail. Teetotalers and imbibers alike can appreciate a great cocktail sans alcohol - especially in the middle of, say, a workday lunch or a blazing hot afternoon sunning by the pool...
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