Archive for October, 2011

Happy Halloween 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

A family that foods together stays together… or something.  This is our first year celebrating Halloween with Cayenne and probably the last time (before she starts talking) where we can do whatever we want with her for the dressing up portion.  We took that opportunity to play on her name, and hence you’re a pepper, [...]

Pumpkin Cider Cocktail

Monday, October 24, 2011

We had foodie friends coming over for a potluck for no reason (#P4NR).  Lately I’ve been trying to come up with interesting cocktails to serve to guests when they arrive.  Something refreshing, to get things going, an aperitif to stimulate hunger — although with the food our friends brought, not much help was needed!
The thought [...]

John Brown Smokehouse

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

We are so happy to announce yet another awesome joint in the Long Island City vicinity,
John Brown Smokehouse 25-08 37th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Owner and pitmaster Josh Bowen was at Hill Country before opening up his own place yet the food — other than being barbecue — does [...]

Happy Birthday Jacquie

Friday, October 7, 2011

In case you’re wondering, I’m still alive. Mommy-hood has been challenging but also so rewarding. The most difficult part is trying to figure out how to balance my life with Caya and my life as my own person. I still don’t have it figured out yet. I almost always feel like: next week, I’m going [...]