NYC food blog by a 20-something Ukrainian girl
During the first coming of the polar vortex in the northeast about two weeks ago, it was so freezing in my apartment that I actually doubled up on socks, while also wearing a long-sleeve shirt and a hoodie. Concerned that I’d soon have icicles coming down from my nose, I knew I had to turn…
Filet mignon may get more love in rap songs, but if you learn to properly handle its tougher cousin the skirt steak, you’ll never have to spend more than ten bucks for a mouthwatering piece of beef again. This steak recipe is ah-mazing; after marinating, coming to room temperature, quickly grilling, and resting before being…
Are you familiar with Parker House rolls? I wasn’t until about a month ago and can’t gauge if my ignorance is due to a cultural gap or these rolls’ low profile, but the important part is that I’ve discovered them at last and fell in love (cue Etta James). In case you’re curious like I…
With previous entries into the Sandwich of the Month category, there has been roasting, sauteing, grilling and even pickling - so with this super easy sandwich, you can say that I took the easy way out. And I guess you’d be right. Easy yet special enough for a Sunday morning breakfast. Easy yet so unique…
Being of Eastern European descent, potatoes have always been, and will probably always remain, a huge part of my diet. My mom would serve them boiled, roasted or mashed (my favorite) as a side, or fried, as a main course. They were also in every soup and on every holiday table. We didn’t choose to…
For this installation of my Sandwich of the Month series, I wanted to keep it light and corpse-free (i.e. vegetarian). Eggplant and mushrooms are the heartiest of all vegetables, and since last month’s edition featured baby portabellas, it was time to showcase our good friend the eggplant. If you’ve ever cooked this lovely purple vegetable,…
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