Classic Fish Chowder

I don’t know about you, but I love turning to classic comfort foods to both celebrate special moments and to get through hard times and nothing is more comforting than a hearty bowl of chowder. For Bugsy’s first Father’s Day, I prepared a dinner menu of his favorites and decided a classic fish chowder would…

Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

There’s nothing quite like a classic chewy oatmeal cookie. Chewy, not too sweet and with a touch of cinnamon, this simple recipe is perfect for plain chewy oatmeal cookies or as a base with some of your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins or nuts. PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES |…

Oatmeal Banana Bread

All of this extra time at home has been a great opportunity to try out new recipes and to hone kitchen skills. To the extent we can, we are supporting our local businesses through takeout orders. But, the reality is, ordering out for every meal is neither a healthy or financially reasonable option, so I’ve…

8 NYC Wine Bars to Get Cozy in this Winter

With friends visiting from out of town this weekend who wanted to catch up over wine, I was reminded of the endless number of  amazing wine bars throughout NYC.  And, with winter finally upon us (at least in theory – someone bring me some snow already), I can’t think of anything more appropriate than gathering at…