I moved to New York City right after college. Two weeks after to be exact. I know my parents and my boyfriend at the time were not thrilled but I had to “get out of dodge.” It wasn’t so much a desire to move to New York as it was a burning need to finally leave Philadelphia. You see I grew up there and went to college there, so as you can imagine, I was chomping at the bit to leave.
When I mention the words “olive oil cake,” I am always surprised at the reactions I get. They range from “what cake?” to “eew” to simply wrinkling their nose. Each time I am utterly amazed how many people have not heard of olive oil cake and consequently how many people are missing out on something so wonderful.
A while back I worked in a small office in Tribeca. Everyday, when that late afternoon sugar craving hit, I would satisfy it with a pumpkin muffin bought at a local cafe. It was topped with a dollop of cream cheese frosting, transforming it from a mere muffin to a muffin/cupcake hybrid. It was perfectRead more
One of the best things about this season is pumpkin. Maybe it is because I am from the Northeast, but when the temperature drops I start craving the comfort of those dishes that are served at all good New England inns. Chicken pot pie, crab cakes, roast turkey, and anything pumpkin. Pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin soup,Read more
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I realize most people love Spring or Summer but I’ve always looked forward to the end of the oppressive heat. Now maybe my love of fall is because my birthday is in October. Or maybe it is because when the leaves change color, I feel like all kindsRead more
