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 […]
With the two-year mark of this project quickly approaching, I decided to get my friends together for a little brunch celebration this past weekend. Instead of a light brunch, I decided to lean in and have a hearty Fall feast. The centerpiece was Ina’s Company […]
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