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Nigella Lawson’s Mini Lime Syrup Sponges Originally uploaded by ulterior epicure. Ever since I first saw Nigella Lawson work her sexy way with potatoes and observed the sensual rapport she had with say, a pork roast, I have been *smitten.* I also enjoy her no-nonsense prose, which makes reading her cookbooks not only a saliva-inducing […]

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Three different hamantaschen Originally uploaded by ulterior epicure. It was the Jewish holiday of Purim and I craved hamantaschen. Purim is the annual commemoration of events described in the Book of Esther in the Old Testament when the Jews were under Persian rule. (You can read the synopsis here – and actually, the book of […]

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Truffled Chevre Originally uploaded by ulteriorepicure. A recent meal at 1924 Main brought an Italian goat cheese to my attention and my affection: Caprino Cremosa Tartufo. It’s a crottin of very fresh goat cheese topped with black truffle shavings. What is so amazing about the Caprino Cremosa Tartufo is that the flavor of the black […]

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Truffled Leek Risotto Originally uploaded by ulteriorepicure. Not all my mid-day meals are this decadent. But, once in a while, I deserve a treat. I posted a week ago about receiving black truffles. Well, after making dinner with friends, I had the left-over risotto the next day. Here is the recipe for my truffled leek […]

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Fig and Pedro Ximenes Ice Cream Last week, it was ice. This week, it was gobs of light fluffy snow that alighted on my window sill.  Despite the freezing temps outside, I’m undeterred for my love of ice cream. I have been absolutely swamped with *life* since the new year and I’m finally getting a […]

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Ice is pelting my panes.  Winter has finally descended upon us!  To the mattresses, I say. When the going gets rough, the tough get cookin’! Braised oxtails with star anise In what turned out to be a timely issue, Bon Appetit’s February issue features hearty dishes – soups, stews and chowders.  But, before I get to […]

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