It was undoubtedly a flex. Running down to the market just across the street, buying six oysters before the vishandel closed at 4 PM, speed-walking back to my apartment, and shucking them around 7 PM when I inevitably had to hop on a Zoom meeting… Read More
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On Toast & Trump
The logo on his shirt should have been a dead giveaway. Bright mustard. Partially covered by a vest but now stretched over his paunch as he set his plate down: “Don’t Tread on Me” in black script under a coiled rattlesnake that sat atop what… Read More
On Sushi & Salvation
The internet – or at least the specific niche more concerned with Michelin stars than celebrity gossip or this year’s inflation rate – was abuzz a few month’s back about Noma’s “closing”. And between the wide spectrum that ranges from exclaiming “good riddance” to bemoaning… Read More
Favorites: Hidden Apron at Home Ep. 8 Recap
To help me close out our last episode, I’ve invited two of my favorite people to go through some of their favorites: Lindsey Fletcher and her refreshing G&T and Chef Josh Reisner who shares a basic ramen recipe. I also share my take on the Israeli drink Gazoz and my go-to dessert, Panna Cotta.
Salt Curing: Hidden Apron at Home Ep. 7 Recap
(* These are recaps of our “Hidden Apron at Home” Instagram Live sessions filmed under quarantine and held on my @errant_diner account. I focus on the fundamentals of cooking as I, a non-chef, understand them. They are based on my experiences learning how to cook… Read More