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VOODOO DOLL TOOTHPICK HOLDER

July 24, 2015 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Here's a classic 'never knew you needed it until you saw it' item. This Voodoo Man toothpick holder was acquired at Crescent City Cooking School in New Orleans' French Quarter.  This Cajun cooking school and emporium is located on Chartres Street; the piece itself seems more from the corner of Whimsy and Kitsch. "Perfect for finger food, emergency hexes and painfully … [Read more...]

HASSENPFEFFER – GERMAN RABBIT WITH LEEKS

February 26, 2013 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

Before embarking on this recipe for Hassenpfeffer (braised rabbit with leeks German style) a disclaimer of sorts is in order. Rabbit isn't to everyone's taste. It wasn't to mine for a long time after a first encounter with a neatly skinned and split creature, posed as if in mid hop, grilled and glistening.  There may have been cherries involved. It was at the type of highly … [Read more...]

LOBSTER CASCADE WITH OYSTERS A LA RUSSE IMPERIAL

January 20, 2013 by skfsullivan 1 Comment

This magnificent Lobster Cascade centerpiece rising from a platter of Oysters à la Russe Impérial is lifted directly from TV's classiest soap opera, Downton Abbey. Poor Lady Edith, jilted bride, humiliated and bed-bound with despair, bleakly regards a spinster's future. Whilst recognition of her reduced status tearfully dawns, staff scurry to erase all traces of the annihilated … [Read more...]

10 BEST GIFTS FOR COOKS

December 4, 2012 by skfsullivan 6 Comments

Here are our favorite foodie gifts with easy links to purchase. But whatever you might be shopping for make this Christmas extra-special (for SpecD that is) and always enter Amazon.com via the ad link on the right hand side of this page.  1. Paderno Stainless Steel Truffle Shaver ($46) -- although one might not often have the pleasure of blizzards of truffle slivers … [Read more...]

GEORG JENSEN PANTON PLATTER

December 2, 2012 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

A glorious crumple of polished stainless steel ($600, as shown here) or in warm, glowing sterling silver (for a mere $30,000), this Georg Jensen Masterpiece Panton tray is a delight as is, bouncing rays of light day and night, or cradling lovely fruit or really any sort of pretty little things. And if you have $30,000 to shell out on a tray, chances are you have lots of … [Read more...]

WORLD’S CUTEST ANCHOVY DISH

November 18, 2012 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

If you ever come across a clever little thing like this anchovy-tin shaped white ceramic dish -- note how the lid has the flip top ring -- buy it. This is so elegant for serving Caesar Salad when some guests will happily heavy up on the salty little swimmers. A holistic approach requires changes to diet to eliminate foods which trigger yeast overgrowth; the introduction … [Read more...]

AN ELEGANT DOMED MINI PIE STAND

July 29, 2012 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

This green glass pedestal stand is perfect for a small cake or pie.  The tall elegant glass dome adds sophisticated whimsy. The product is manufactured by a cialis shipping prominent pharmaceutical company- Ajanta Pharma. Also, confusion resides among some people, as it reacts weirdly to levitra buy generic cause such short-term side-effects. Quite a large number of males … [Read more...]

AN ECLECTIC SILVER SERVICE

June 24, 2012 by skfsullivan 1 Comment

Old school silver services are often one-stop shopping deals, every piece from the same manufacturer.  Not that there's anything wrong with that -- usually grand and ornate, you'd be a fool to to turn one away should it come into your home. Not so here. In addition to coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer, included is a salt shaker and pepper mill and some other cups to fill … [Read more...]

FISH PLATES

June 24, 2012 by skfsullivan Leave a Comment

When serving fish, what could be better than these charming rotund fish plates? Maeghtersbach "Made in West Germany" This has led to a lot of confusion among prospective buyers as to which brand of medication to go for, which one is the most effective, and which brand is certified and which one is not.To make matters simpler for you, we have compiled a list of products which … [Read more...]

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PRESERVED LEMON MUSTARD

I have a theory why home-made mustard stands out from commercial brands: store-bought mustard is processed to be shelf stable, i.e. heated and sealed, which in effect cooks it. Soaking and grinding the seeds at home results in a fresher, spicier, more mustardy result. This preserved lemon mustard has a lot of personality – sharp, […]

GRILLED CORN RELISH

Because why not? Making corn relish is an annual event here on Springy Banks. Come the holidays, it’s one of our most-requested condiments. This summer I added a new twist, grilling the corn first, giving a toasty, tawny flavor. Due to its popularity I always put up a whole bushel of corn. It might look daunting […]

WATER-CURED OLIVES, PICKLED GREEN ALMONDS, WHEY-PICKLED PEPPERS: WHAT I’VE LEARNED

This summer I tried my hand at few new types and techniques for pickling. The sub-head on this post is What I’ve Learned. Spoiler: It might better be called I Tried It So You Don’t Have To. Here goes. At my neighborhood green grocer in Astoria, United Brothers Fruit Markets, there’s always an enormous variety […]

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