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Frankel’s Deli
There’s a ledge in McCarren Park that’s my favorite spot in the entire city. You might have walked past it hundreds of times and never noticed its magic. The black paint is chipped, cement dented, it’s partially blocked by a bike rack, but it’s the perfect depth to sit crosslegged, basking in the sun in the mid-afternoon when the regular benches are soaked in shade … Continue reading Frankel’s Deli
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Spicy lightly pickled cucumbers
I’m going to admit something embarrassing and/or impressive: I ate all of these pickles in a single sitting. It wasn’t intentional. I halved the recipe since I only had six Persian cucumbers, grabbed the Tupperware and went into my building’s lounge to take advantage of the cable and watch my favorite guiltiest pleasure, Vanderpump Rules. Before I knew it, the container was down to three lonely spears … Continue reading Spicy lightly pickled cucumbers
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Navigating Farmers Markets
I struggle with farmers markets. I wish I could saunter through the stands with ease, tasting the different fruits, vegetables and cheeses with confidence. Yet, typically when I go I’m either a) overwhelmed or b) buying things I don’t know how to use and c) spending unnecessary amounts of money. This summer, while in Tuscany, Italy, my mom and I took a cooking class with Juls’ … Continue reading Navigating Farmers Markets
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Perfect Six-Minute Eggs
Is there any feeling more satisfying than cutting into a soft-boiled egg and realizing you freaking nailed it? I’ll embarrass myself by admitting it either do a little jump for joy or exclaim “yes!” This mini celebration has become more of a common occurrence lately after I feel like I seemingly unlocked the key to the perfect cook. After a lot of trial and error, and … Continue reading Perfect Six-Minute Eggs
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
I love Super Bowl Sunday. The food, the excitement, the game, the commercials, the halftime show, everything. For the past few years, I hosted a pretty epic party (I’m quoting friends here) making a spread that could easily feed 100 versus the 30 that came over. A huge pot of my Dad’s famous chili (a combo of sausage and ground beef, plus a killer spice blend gives it … Continue reading Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, my entire Instagram feed and every food newsletter I subscribe to is boasting their favorite recipes for the big game. It’s no wonder the craving for buffalo chicken something crept up on me. After a few days of resisting, I finally caved opting to make something that utilizes all the flavors without the extreme level of gluttony that … Continue reading Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Healthy Turkey Chili
Freezing temperatures require comfort food. A pipping hot bowl of chili is the cure to any Sunday blues. Opting to try for a slightly healthier option, I defrosted a pound of ground turkey meat which was then mixed with a blend of spices; chili powder, red chili flakes, dried oregano, cumin. To me, there’s something therapeutic about standing over the stove, stirring and seasoning as … Continue reading Healthy Turkey Chili
Bar Bruno
I love fried fish tacos. The crunchiness from the beer batter, the subtle whitefish inside, a crisp slaw on top, some kind of creamy binding keeping everything together in a fresh corn tortilla. Finding these delicacies, and especially finding one that knocks it out of the park is surprisingly difficult. A lot of fast-casual Mexican restaurants don’t serve fish tacos, or if they do, it’s a grilled … Continue reading Bar Bruno
Miso Sweet Potato Grain Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
They say you find inspiration in the strangest of places. And after a week in California, I did not expect to find one of the most delightful, satisfying grain bowls on my way out of the state: at the United Lounge at LAX. Because of my high Amtrak status (it’s a thing) – and my Dad’s United credit card, we’ve been privileged to frequent lounges … Continue reading Miso Sweet Potato Grain Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
“The Stew”
Every few months, a dish begins to appear on the social media feed of every foodie you follow. Last year, it was “The Cookies” and this winter, it’s “The Stew.” Both created by the incredible Alison Roman, who recently brought her talents to The New York Times Cooking section, this dish is hearty, packed full of flavor, and incredibly easy and inexpensive to make. On … Continue reading “The Stew”
The Political Foodie 