Around the World: Kenyan Cuisine

Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking.  One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks.  Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Kenyan Cuisine

Tanti Auguri Papà: A (Secretly) Vegan Celebration for my Dad’s Birthday

Almost four years ago, I started a tradition for my dad’s birthday. We would go to Casa Apicii, a lively West-Village modern Italian restaurant. It doesn’t only have some of the most delectable dishes in NYC, but also the most beautiful atmosphere. A 19th century townhouse decked out in revival tudor moldings, tall vaulted ceilings,… Continue reading Tanti Auguri Papà: A (Secretly) Vegan Celebration for my Dad’s Birthday