Cheese, It's the one food that almost every culture in the world enjoys. The creamy textures and the salty flavors make our collective worldly mouths water. Making cheese from scratch sounds very intimidating doesn't it? You would be surprised how easy it is. Of course some cheeses are more difficult, but this simple farmers cheese is fresh, tasty, and easy to make. fresh garlic basil farmers cheese with parmesan, rosemary crisp flatbreads #lifestyle #photography #foodie #fl

Pie has always been my favorite party dessert of choice. In my opinion there are very few things better than that array of sweet pies on the counter after a thanksgiving dinner. Blueberry is my favorite, It conjures up memories of picking berries in my grandparents blueberry patch and bringing them back to the house for my mom and grandma to whip up into a delicious pie. It is amazing how flavors and smells can bring back so many pure simple memories. In the eyes of Proust, B

Salt crusting is sometimes seen as a showboating technique left over from the grandeur of the 80's. Some may find it unnecessary, but few cooking techniques can match the presentation and juicy flavors that cooking meats buried in salt can produce. The cracking of the hard outer shell that releases the aromatic presence of the fish, bay, and lemon is just a serene experience, and your guests will be truly amazed. salt crusted red snapper with pickled ginger, lemon and bay le

Yes, the French Macaron. Those perfect little beauties that stare back at us from the patisserie window. Decadent, rich, vibrant, and yet somehow exceedingly delicate, the Macaron fetches a high price in any shop across the globe. What if I told you that you could make them at home, would that peak your interest?... And what if I told you that they really aren't as hard to make as they look? Sure they take practice, but the process can be fun, entertaining and very informat

There is always an inescapable pressure of city life that starts to slowly build under your skin, or at least that's the case for me. I find rebalancing my thoughts and priorities under the influence of nature to be one of the most therapeutic remedies. It doesn't take much, just a short day trip to a secluded beach can do wonders for your mental state. So pack your day bag with a beach towel and some shades and get out there and relax. MONTAUK the ditch plains ​ Before you h

The practice of making frozen creamy custards dates back over 1,000 years to ancient Chinese empires where buffalo milk was mixed with rice and packed into snow to freeze before enjoying. Today, we lavish ourselves with countless flavor combinations and decadent sweetened tubs of deliciousness. Don't be afraid to try to make your own at home though, it really isn't as hard as you'd think and you can be sure your enjoying the purest form of the treat without any additives. HOM

The summertime gathering. Invite the friends over, knock back a few bottles, and enjoy some delicious decadent food. This is one of my favorite recipes made with the Brioche Rolls from the previous post. The toasted sage adds a delicate rustic quality to this already smoky sandwich. The Smoky BBQ Chop Sandwich with thyme butter and toasted sage Recipe: Makes: 4 large portioned sandwiches Ingredients: 2 large bone-in pork chops or pork tenderloin 1 cup beef stock 1 small onion

We love shellfish. High in Omega 3 fatty acids and delicious all the same. This recipe for a spicy clam bake will have everyone at the table wishing for more. I found a new fish market in midtown today, and it was glorious! Seabreeze fish market on 43rd and 9th has a great selection of wild seafood in Midtown. It felt fitting to pick up some of these reasonably priced clams and get to steaming! Steamed Clams in Spicy Basil Coconut sauce with sesame oil crustini Recipe: Makes:

The first time I ever tried marrow straight from the bone was at this beautifully delicious place in Chicago. It pains me that I cannot remember the name. I do, however, remember the flavors of that bone marrow vividly. the wild aroma of roasted beef fats, and the silky smooth texture spread across the toasted bread. Yes. It was heaven. Marrow In The Bone with shredded parsley and smoked sea salt Recipe: Makes: 1 marrow bone (serves 2-3 people) Ingredients: 1 beef marrow bone

I have been on the hunt for the perfect home-made wings for some time now, easily 4-5 years. Past explorations have yielded textureless meat, sticky blackened sugars, and overpowering sauces. Until now! A little help from Alton Brown's wing steaming technique really improved the quality of these bad boys. The veil has been lifted, and the results are in. These are the best damn wings ever. The end. Spicy Lavender Pineapple Wings with cumin spiced wing sauce, topped with dried