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I started this blog in August of 2005 on a whim. Never could I have expected it to become such an important part of my life, both personally and professionally. In fact, for the first few years of blogging, I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2023 at The Wednesday Chef

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Susan's Spungen's Chocolate Semifreddo with Candied Salted Almonds

Good morning! Have I ever told you about the time I interviewed to work in the test kitchen at Martha Stewart Living, back in the fall/winter of 2000/2001? I had recently left Paris behind me and was hoping to get... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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David Tanis's Glazed Shiitakes with Bok Choy

Let me set the scene for you. It is 5:16 pm on Monday evening. It is very dark out. I am still wearing my pajama top under my sweater, because I never got around to showering today. The boys had... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Emma Laperruque's Easy Chicken Schnitzel

Well, remember how I said that I was still trying to figure out my way back to the kitchen on August 23rd? It's November 8th and I'm just barely getting there! September and October were mostly about survival. We ate... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Melissa Clark's Roasted Fish with Sweet Peppers

Hello, hello! I am sitting at my dining table eating a cold blueberry pancake leftover from yesterday's celebratory breakfast. Celebratory because it marked the end of an unexpected quarantine triggered by the fact that we sat very close to someone... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Sicilian Savory Swiss Chard Tart

Hello darlings! We are in Italy, which you probably - if you follow me on Instagram - already know. The boys and I arrived a week ago. It has been filthy hot and we have been doing the usual things:... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Joshua McFadden's Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes, Peanuts, Basil, Mint and Spicy Fish-Sauce Sauce

Berlin public schools let out for summer last week and the city emptied out almost immediately. The streets feel empty and quiet now, parking spots abound, rush hour is muted, the air is thick with the scent of the blossoming... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Grace Young's Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce

Hello, good people! It is a beautiful June day. I am drinking a glass of Apfelschorle (which is the German term for when you mix fizzy mineral water with apple juice) and it is being cooled by the most beautiful... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Thank you so much, Brenda.

Commented Jun 16, 2021 on Emma Laperruque's Nutella Buckwheat Brownies at The Wednesday Chef

Anything you like! You could definitely just do a big plate of it with a nice piece of bread. We served it as a side dish for dinner (fish and potatoes, I think).

Commented Jun 16, 2021 on Ottolenghi's Zucchini with Harissa and Lemon at The Wednesday Chef

Ottolenghi's Zucchini with Harissa and Lemon

A few days after arriving back in Berlin, I was sent a huge crate of produce by Fresh Fruit Germany. Every single piece of produce was in perfect condition and with so much flavor! It was the perfect welcome back... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Emma Laperruque's Nutella Buckwheat Brownies

I have been feeling a little...fragile as of late. For example, this obituary made me cry. This book that I finished last night left me with the most sickening case of existential dread. I went into the boys' room this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Andy Baraghani's Ground Meat Stir-Fry with Korean Rice Cakes

Bruno and I went to our favorite Asian grocery store the other day and I was able to kill at least 30 minutes (amateur, I know) by letting him pull the wheeled shopping basket and peer into every single (!)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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How odd! That sounds like a defective pot to me. Is it the official Instant Pot or a different brand? I'd write to customer service.

Commented Apr 22, 2021 on Easiest Instant Pot Risotto at The Wednesday Chef

Easiest Instant Pot Risotto

This is an unapologetic ode to my Instant Pot, which I love and adore. I bought it used several years ago and yes, it did take some time to get over my initial fears of figuring it out, but once... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Ottolenghi's Pea Fritters with Za'atar and Feta

A quick, quick dispatch from over here because it's 5:06 pm and my mother, who kindly agreed to watch Bruno so I could work for a few hours, is leaving soon. Yes, Bruno's home again from Kita, which is supposed... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Towpath's Oatmeal with Walnuts, Butter and Demerara Sugar

A few years ago, I made an orange-scented Tuscan olive oil cake that I loved so much, simple yet perfect. The recipe came from Towpath, the seasonal East London cafe owned by Lori De Mori and Laura Jackson, and was... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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I don't actually have one, that bunny was from our local bakery. But here's one for you: https://www.killerzebras.com/products/leaping-bunny-cutter

Commented Apr 7, 2021 on Aachener Poschweck at The Wednesday Chef

Genevieve Ko's Whole-Grain Banana Yogurt Muffins

I would like to paint a quick picture for you. I am sitting at my computer which is set up on our dining table in our dining room. I call it our dining room because there's a big table that... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Aachener Poschweck

Joanie's beautiful Easter wreath, taken one Easter Sunday years ago when we were at her house for breakfast. The table was set with boiled eggs and tea, a sweet yeasted bread crafted into the shape of a proud rooster and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2021 at The Wednesday Chef

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Dear Juliana, thank you for the lovely words! They are wonderful, no matter which post they're on. :) xoxo

Commented Mar 30, 2021 on Meera Sodha's Tuscan Kale Saag at The Wednesday Chef

Brutal! Sending hugs.

Commented Mar 26, 2021 on Meera Sodha's Tuscan Kale Saag at The Wednesday Chef

Thank you!

Commented Mar 26, 2021 on Meera Sodha's Tuscan Kale Saag at The Wednesday Chef

I usually see it labeled as Schwarzkohl here.

Commented Mar 26, 2021 on Meera Sodha's Tuscan Kale Saag at The Wednesday Chef

Oh Jen, your comment. Thank you for sharing and making me feel less alone.

Commented Mar 26, 2021 on Meera Sodha's Tuscan Kale Saag at The Wednesday Chef