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- Economy Meats: Less Economical Than You Think
In the six hours it took me to prepare this dish, I considered several different angles for this post. In the end, none was so eloquent as my boyfriend throwing up at the dinner table. Literally. (I’m not one of those people who misuse the word “literally”.)
What went wrong, Mario Batali?
- The Ten Worst Things I Have Ever Cooked
10. Spaghetti boiled in red wine. This was from an episode of Michael Chiarello’s show. To be honest with you, it tasted fine, but just look at it: it looks like a flesh-eating tropical infestation. Also, if I find myself with 750ml of red wine, I prefer to drink it.
9. Freestyle cream of asparagus. When […]
- Fleur du Mal Cherry-Chocolate Cake
I was going to name this cake after Becky Sharp, the social-climbing heroine of Vanity Fair. It’s Betty Crocker Devil’s Food made good with stiff-peaked egg whites and a slug of kirsch in the batter. Pillows of chantilly-lightened cherry curd, a necklace of sugar pearls and a tiara of red cherries complete the upgrade.
If the […]
