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How to Spatchcock a Chicken

How to Spatchcock a Chicken

In { Cooking } On February 15, 2012 0 Comments

Snipping out the backbone of a chicken was not as difficult as I had imagined it would be. Be firm and decisive in your cuts and it should… Read More »

Brown Butter & Bacon Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter and Bacon Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

In { Cooking } On February 10, 2012 7 Comments

For the first time in twelve years, and with our baby about to be born, we spent New Year’s Eve sober, sitting on the couch. Our first New Year’s… Read More »

Giant Ravioli with Egg Yolk, Spinach, and Ricotta

Giant Ravioli with Spinach, Ricotta, and Egg Yolk

In { Cooking } On February 9, 2012 4 Comments

It’s ten thirty in the morning and I’m making pasta by hand with a baby strapped to my chest. I imagine this is how women have been cooking… Read More »

J's Oyster

Only The Lonely: J’s Valentine

In { Observations } On February 6, 2012 9 Comments

Alone, again. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you’ve destroyed another fledgling relationship with your neediness, your jealousy, your poor judgement and lack of underpants during a night… Read More »

chicken-pie

Cozy Chicken Pie

In { Cooking } On January 31, 2012 7 Comments

There’s no getting around it. It’s February in Maine. Cold, bleak, and slushy. We desperately need comfort foods like cozy chicken pie. This recipe is sort of a… Read More »

Handmade Cavatelli with Pepperoni Sauce

Handmade Ricotta Cavatelli with Pepperoni Tomato Sauce

In { Cooking } On January 27, 2012 4 Comments

This is going to require patience. But it’s worth it. This is a pasta you make by hand. It is a little labor-intensive, so set aside some time… Read More »

How to Make Roast Chicken

How To Roast a Chicken

In { Cooking } On January 24, 2012 11 Comments

Roasting a chicken is one of my skills, but the truth is it couldn’t be simpler. I will henceforth disclose the method I have settled on, which includes aromatics,… Read More »