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An Improvised Solution to a Mojito Craving

by Greg Singer

As of this past weekend, it has finally become Mojito season in New York.  It was  90 degrees on Saturday and the sun was blazing.  So, after watching the USA beat Australia in their final tune-up game before the World Cup Finals start on Friday, I was thirsting for that perfect libation that is part confection, part limeade, but mostly liquor.  Unfortunately, due to the fact that our long-procrastinated grocery trip remained so, we lacked the proper accouterments, so I had to improvise.  I think the end result, while certainly not a mojito, turned out to be really, really good.  For the moment I am calling it the “Mother Hubbard.”  Sorry there is no picture, but we drank them too fast and now don’t have the ingredients to make more. » Continue Reading…

The Cupboard Was Bare

Squid and Kale

This is a dish inspired by a Mark Bittman recipe that we read  in the NY Times.  Depending on what’s in season, or in the cupboard or fridge, improvisation can be  great way to improve your cooking skills.  Mark Bittman’s recipe has more of an Asian influence with his use of spicy peppers and soy sauce, where ours has an Italian flare with the addition of breadcrumbs and pasta.

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While we have not gotten to the point where we are making our own pasta, we have been experimenting with different kinds in the kitchen. One of our favorites has been squid ink pasta, especially prepared here with some fresh seafood and lemon butter sauce.
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