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Bubbly and Bacon :: Barmarche, Nolita
Barmarche, Nolita Last week I was looking for a fun place to go for happy hour with some friends, particularly one with some food and...

Kristen Hess
Mar 6, 20122 min read


Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20112 min read


A Taste of Martha’s Vineyard: Black Dog Tavern’s Clam Chowder
On Labor Day weekend I fell in love. With Martha’s Vineyard, that is. And an amazing clam chowder from a famous little place called The...

Kristen Hess
Sep 24, 20114 min read


On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...

Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read


There’s No Place Like Home
Growing up I always associated food with a sense of comfort, warmth, fulfillment and stability. This is something I attribute to my Mom’s...

Kristen Hess
Jan 23, 20114 min read


Best Brunch in Town!
Clinton Street Baking Company Best Brunch in Town! I can’t believe I’ve lived in NYC for over 5 years and I haven’t tried this amazing...

Kristen Hess
Jan 3, 20112 min read


The Last Supper: Gutsch’s Linguine
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...

Kristen Hess
Jan 3, 20112 min read


Holiday Brunch: Italian Frittata with Red Pepper, Potatoes and Bacon
Potato and Pepper Frittata with Cheese and Bacon So Christmas is over, but the cooking is not! As a tradition, I always make breakfast...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20102 min read


Easy Pierogie Casserole
Polish Pierogie Casserole Recipe This is a yummy Casserole recipe that my family used to make around the holidays. Traditional Pierogies...

Kristen Hess
Dec 21, 20102 min read


A Few of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...

Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20105 min read
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