Swiss Chard Study

Swiss Chard Study

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Posted on June 13th, 2011

Several weeks ago, I bought this stunning red chard from Bodhi Tree Farm with plans to make a simple summer pasta (combine sauteed chard with roasted new potatoes and Parmesan). We had beautiful, seasonal wildflowers at our wedding, but I’ve since remarked that if I were to marry again again (you know–in a parallel universe), [...]

Trying my hand at Colicchio’s ‘craft’

Trying my hand at Colicchio’s ‘craft’

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Posted on February 3rd, 2010

I am a Top Chef fan and have always appreciated Tom Colicchio’s even-tempered analysis of the chef’s dishes. His comments are short, though perhaps a bit too short, and to the point. It’s always been clear that his palate and skill-set are impeccable and his confidence comes from years of practice. Colicchio, as explained in [...]

Our first ‘home cooked’ meal in Brooklyn!

Our first ‘home cooked’ meal in Brooklyn!

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Posted on November 19th, 2009

Well, our gas was finally turned on Tuesday night, so we were pumped to cook dinner on Wednesday night.  I was in the mood for a comforting fall pasta, so I browsed Serious Eats and was excited to find a pasta with sauteed swiss chard.  Justin and I went into the Union Square Farmers’ Market [...]