Monthly Archives: April 2011

Gougeres

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

“These are the brokest and the chicest!” My friend Sarah said to me as she started to make Gougeres for us last weekend. And is she right. This is cooking at its most alchemical: made of flour, butter, eggs, milk … Continue reading →

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The Broke and Chic Weekend

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

A letter from Irretrievably Broken just popped up in the electronic mailbag asking for help, not just for planning one dinner party but for an entire broke and chic weekend of deliciousness. This is going to be fun… Dear Broke … Continue reading →

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A Simple, Perfect Shallot Vinaigrette

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Yesterday I went to the farmer’s market in downtown Brooklyn with my friend, Delta, where she gave me a lesson on how to use my new camera. It was gray and overcast but somehow the filtered light seemed to make … Continue reading →

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Coq au Vin: 1969

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Coq au Vin, iconic star of the 1970s dinner party, used to be ubiquitous on the menus of French restaurants. And for very good reasons. It is delicious, easy to make and perfect for entertaining because you can — you … Continue reading →

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Menu for a Vegan Dinner Party

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

The best-tasting vegan food is food that just happens to be vegan. Perfectly ripe tomatoes with olive oil and sea salt, pasta and bean soup, sauteéd spinach with a squeeze of lemon are some of the most delicious tastes a … Continue reading →

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