One of my foodie coworkers had their birthday last week, and I told her I’d make any of Ina’s desserts to celebrate. She initially was leaning toward Ina’s coconut cake before settling on Orange Pound Cake. After realizing that this recipe makes two loaves, I […]
While my friend Stephanie and I had the perfect weekend in East Hampton, I’m always eager to get back in the kitchen after being away. We didn’t skim on eating hearty (read: fat-rich) dishes at 1770 House, Loaves & Fishes and Nick & Toni’s, so […]
My (fresh) tomato addiction needs to be reigned in, and the end of tomato season is the perfect opportunity. As we say farewell to fresh, juicy, delicious local tomatoes, I decided to go out with a bang and make Ina’s Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil. It’s a […]
It’s hard to believe, but today marks the second anniversary of @storeboughtisfine! What started as a joke, has grown into something I look forward to every day. I’m so thankful for all the amazing people whom I’ve met since starting – you’ve been a constant […]
After making a menu for dinner that included mashed potatoes and pot roast, I knew I needed to serve something a little lighter for an appetizer. I’m a little burnt out on salads so decided to go with a crudite platter. And you can’t have veggies […]
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like I’ll have time this Fall to go apple picking upstate, but I’ve been craving all the delicious apple treats. So on my way home earlier this week, I picked up a bunch of apples from the grocery store and got […]
Just when I didn’t think I could love mashed potatoes anymore, Ina shows up with Truffled Mashed Potatoes! I knew just by reading the recipe that I need to double this out of the gate — I love all things truffle. Served these with the […]
For brunch this past weekend my friend Annie suggested we try one of Ina’s cosmopolitan recipes. I’ve probably had fewer than 5 cosmos in my entire life — I’m more of an old fashion/martini guy) — but Duke’s Cosmopolitan from Foolproof was one of the […]
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