By Seth Fera-Schanes My grandmother makes meatballs using a mixture of pork and beef. Growing up my mother made turkey meatballs. Two different schools of thought, two different final products but one common result; delicious. Some people claim turkey meatballs are dry or not worthy of the name. […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Once the weather drops below 50 F degrees, people start to seek out comfort foods. These might include a hearty chili, chicken noodle soup (to fend off the seasonal cold) and any number of baked or braised dishes that just make you feel warm, cozy […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Thanksgiving is almost here. It is time for people to reach into their kitchen cabinets and pull out the little wooden box that hold treasured recipes from behind half empty vitamin bottles, miscellaneous pet medications and other such items. You open the box and flip […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes My friend recently moved out of the city and I inherited the remainder of his Community Supported Agriculture (“CSA”) farm share. It is one of the best gifts a city resident can receive. Every Sunday, I pick up fresh vegetables and fruit that last throughout […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Here is a fact. I like Brussels Sprouts. They have a nice pungent taste, can be used in a number of dishes and remind me of Fall. Here is another fact. I like Guinness. It has a nice strong taste and I like to drink […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Space comes at a premium in New York and no more so than in the tiny kitchens that are jammed into the 400 square foot apartments found throughout this city. What should be a simple meal preparation actually poses a challenge due to the lack […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes I was looking for some Fall inspired drink recipes and reached out to a few restaurants around the city. One of the drink recipes I received was an updated version of the classic Rickey. All the standard ingredients are included (Gin, lime and club soda) […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes We should add up how many articles I write and mention a farmers market in the city. I can wait if you would actually like to do that exercise. My guess would be 75%. The reality is I go to the markets around the city […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes One of the advantages to living in New York City is the wide range of food items, sourced from all over the world, that are easily accessible just about anytime you want them. Have a craving for Durian fruit from Thailand? Consider it done. Simply […]
She worked in film, and never thought she’d write a cookbook. But then she started a food blog, and everything changed. “I’ve always been attracted to stories, and it turns out a cookbook is just a way to tell a story. Every recipe has its narrative,” says Ana Sofia Peláez, whose new cookbook, The Cuban Table, published by St. Martin’s Press hits bookstores on Oct. 28. Earlier this month, we spoke with Brooklyn-based Ana about her personal story, her blog, Hungry Sofia, and her upcoming book. Below, she shares one of her favorite recipes from the book, Arroz con Pollo.
