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Tangerine-Kumquat Martini

Tangerine Kumquat Martini This was the signature martini Christina and I served at our winter wedding. It’s rarified, tricky to make and absolutely worth the effort. The “prize” at the bottom of the glass is the candied kumquat. Kumquats are … Continue reading

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Cold Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Dill

Cold Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Dill Some crops are so prolific that their yield outstrips their uses. Late summer zucchini comes to mind. Cucumbers are another. Make sure to check out the end of this recipe for more things to do … Continue reading

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My Plan to Entertain: New Year’s Weekend

Between promoting At Home, and Frog Commissary’s catering and our move to and operation of The Franklin Institute restaurants, I have hardly had a moment to think about our own entertaining at home. Finally, Tuesday morning I made a plan … Continue reading

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My Best Wishes for Eggnog

I will be signing At Home at Reading Terminal Market today (Wednesay) from about 11 AM. Look for me in Center Court across from Meze. Books are also available at Coopermarket at 302 Levering Mill Road in Bala Cynwyd and … Continue reading

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For Christmas Eve: Two Do Ahead Recipes and a Cocktail

Note: For last minute shoppers, I will be signing books in Reading Terminal Market’s Center Court on Tuesday, December 22nd and Wednesday, December 23rd beginning at 11 AM. Books are available at Coopermarket in Bala Cynwyd and Joseph Fox Bookshop … Continue reading

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Lime Rickey: A Lemonade Alternative

I love fresh lemonade as much as the next person. But, by this time of summer it’s a little “been there, done that.” So, a lime rickey is an easy and unexpected alternative for your guests. To make limeade or … Continue reading

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Simple Syrups Are Very Simple

During the peak of iced tea season the question asked around pitchers is, “Sweetened or unsweetened?”And if sweetened, “How sweet is it?” The answer is to let your guests decide by sweetening their own. But granulated sugar is near impossible … Continue reading

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