When Etta James sang “I want a Sunday kind of love,” no doubt, she had a luxurious waffle breakfast in mind. Because what is better than enjoying a lengthy weekend breakfast at home with your boo? That’s right - nothing. I’d been planning all week long to cook an indulgent breakfast, and when the time…
Double chocolate muffins
During a recent chocolaty-cakey craving, I decided to experiment baking with less traditional, healthier ingredients, in an attempt to dodge some of the guilt and other adverse side effects that come with eating delicious chocolaty-cakey things. I found a recipe for double chocolate muffins and substituted butter with coconut oil, whole milk with soy milk,…
Croque-Forestier from the Buvette cookbook
Buvette is a French word meaning refreshment stall, cafe or bar, and the West Village restaurant of the same name has become a sanctuary for francophile New Yorkers over the last few years. The trendy hole-in-the-wall is open for service all day, and is popular for its morning coffee and croissants, afternoon cocktails, uncomplicated suppers,…