An Italian In Manhattan

New Favorite Treat?

Discard all of that nasty red syrup in a standard maraschino cherry jar and fill with Luxardo. These make a deliciously decadent topping for a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

And, for the adults out there, here’s our first house cocktail for […]

Cranberry Spice Bread

This is a lovely dense, barely sweet quick bread. We paired this with a cheese platter and a fresh fruit tray for a quick and easy brunch. The tart cranberry sauce adds a great bite of fresh tartness that works well against rich and creamy cheeses.

Cranberry Spice […]

My Lemon Crush

For the bewitching hour…

My Lemon Crush makes 2

juice of 2 lemons 2 ounces Strega 2 ounce vodka 1/2 cup bitter lemon soda or club soda lemon twists, to garnish

crushed ice

In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, strega, vodka, […]

Cereal Milk

Milk by Christina Tosi might just be my favorite cookbook for all times. For starters, it allows us to attempt the sweet and savory treats of Momofuku Milk Bar in our very own kitchen. It’s also bursting with unique ideas that jumpstart inspiration in my kitchen. And, most importantly, it’s […]

Cranberry Salsa

With John Kessler’s cranberry salsa in mind, we deliberately bought two bags of cranberries this year. The first bag was used to make our traditional cranberry sauce. The second, we saved for the day after cranberry salsa. Now, we could have made this on Thanksgiving Day. But, we already had […]

Gabe Thompson’s Aperol Spritz

The traditional Aperol spritz is an absolutely delicious cocktail. It’s refreshing with a lovely (yet, delicate) tart bite to it. But, Gabe Thompson’s version shines the light directly on the Aperol. It’s all bright, bitter orange. Aperol is a fabulous spirit that is seriously worthy of more attention. I absolutely […]

Pisco Sour

Can it be a Pisco Sour without the Amargo Chuncho Bitters?

Pisco Sour makes 2

4 ounces Pisco (here, Barsol) 2 ounces lime juice 1/2 – 2 ounces simple syrup (use it to your taste) 1 egg white one hefty dash of Amargo Chuncho Bitters 2 […]

Basil Limeade

Basil adds another burst of freshness to this already lovely drink.

Basil Limeade makes 2

4-5 basil leaves juice of 3 limes 2-3 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Garnish lime twist or wedge, to garnish

In a powerful blender, liquify all. Start with […]

Peach Jalapeno Jam

A is for Atlanta!

About a month ago, we found some late season peaches at a local farmers market. This one was air-brushed by nature. Pretty? Yes! Tasty? Yes. Texture? ..ehh. So, it was time for some jam. Now, it’s gone. And, we’ll have to buy some frozen […]

Kellerweis Shandy

…or a German might call this a Radler

This Kellerweis has gorgeously delicate bubbles and its perfect to mix with a little bitter lemon soda. The proportions for a Shandy/Radler range from 50:50 to 60:40. Do… as you like it.

Happy Oktoberfest!

The Radler […]