Gracenotes NYC’s Second Annual NYC Thanksgiving

Over the weekend, David and I hosted our second annual NYC Thanksgiving party. This year, our apartment’s larger and we had it potluck style so I didn’t have to do all of the cooking. To see last year’s posts, click here. I did manage to cook a few dishes (including a turkey that we picked […]

Mallomars

Over the weekend, I decided to make some awesome mallomars for my friend Bethany’s birthday. I also organized a dinner at Momofuku Ssam Bar (I’ll post about that next week) but I thought it would be a nice surprise to bring some treats to dinner since it was her birthday (and her husband’s the next […]

Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner: Mussels

Mussels are an amazingly easy, quick, and delicious dinner. I saw them at my local Whole Foods and figured I’d give them a try – they are SUPER easy to make (as long as you know how to use a stove) and you can add all types of different sauces to make the mussels absolutely […]

Pumpkin-Swirl Brownies

If you’re looking for an amazing dessert for the fall, look no further. I made these pumpkin-swirl brownies for a work event and everyone loved them – they’re easy to make but really delicious and perfect for the Halloween/Thanksgiving season. Ingredients for Pumpkin-Swirl Brownies (from www.marthastewart.com): 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for […]

Quick and Easy Dinner Party Idea: Hot Pot!

Now that the weather is getting a little colder, it’s the perfect time for hot pot. Hot pot is great for so many reasons: it involves very little time in the kitchen, it’s a fun dinner to eat, and it’s a great way to bring lots of people together. Last year, I had a hot […]


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