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Writer. Eater. Cook. Former Gourmet editor.

New York City
Joined January 2009
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6 years
Oh Tony. Oh no. Sitting here weeping. There will never be another like you. Really tragic loss.
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6 years
I have never been sadder. Jonathan Gold is gone.
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6 years
Dr. Blasey Ford is making me proud to be a woman. She is so incredibly brave.
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4 years
I am devastated by what is happening to Asian restaurants. Most of us aren't aware of how dire the situation is, but if we don't support them now, we may find there are no Chinatowns left in America. Order takeout. Often. Tip well.
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4 years
Read this infuriating thread. It's the same old pattern. When I went to the LA Times as restaurant critic in 1983, I found out that I was making less than half of any of the men at my level. I said to my boss, "You screwed me," and he replied,"Yes, we did."
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2 years
I am very sad to report that Gael Greene passed away this morning. A huge heart and a huge talent. She is irreplaceable.
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7 years
The sky right now...
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4 years
Toni Tipton-Martin for EIC of BA? Worked with her at the LA Times. She'd be great.
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6 years
Summer slowly fades. The first orange leaf, high up in the forest. Prune plums fill the market. Corn, tomatoes, last of the peaches. Savor the moment.
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5 years
Wandering Paris. Oysters at Regis: the coppery joy of Belons. Glass of wine. Olympe at Musee D’Orsay. Books at Shakespeare. Happy.
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3 years
Pale moon in a pink sky. Snow drifts hug the house. Scent of coffee, toast and tangerines. Grace on a winter morning.
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7 years
Can’t believe this feeling of elation. What a night. Thank you Alabama!
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6 years
From my table:
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6 years
Pumpkins in the market. Air suddenly cool. A bear wanders up the driveway, eyes my apple pancakes. Fall is here.
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6 years
An avocado you eat like an apple: peel and all. Rich. Soft. Almost creamy. It’s called Mexicola.
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5 years
Orange leaves on emerald grass. Soft rain. An owl hoots in the woods. Lemon verbena tea. Warm biscuits. Apricot jam. Fall's come.
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4 years
Sun sparkling off snow. Tiny birds flit about the feeder. Deer leap joyfully through the woods. And the days start get longer. Feeling hope.
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7 years
Apple pie in the oven. Chicken soup on the stove. Aromas swirl deliciously through the house. A cool gray day, but inside it's very sunny.
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5 years
SF sparkles this morning. Blossoms everywhere. Dogs cavort joyfully through the park. A lone woman dances. Trolley bells ring. Coffee in a paper cup. Happy to be here.
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4 years
Wind just came up. Sounds like rain, like music. Dark night, alone, wine, bread, butter. Purring cats. Finding reasons for joy.
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6 years
Cool rain, gray sky, lawn shrouded in mist. Strange beauty. Scent of butter and maple syrup. Pancake morning. Warm comfort.
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8 years
White out in the city. Furious snow pelting down. Sound muffled. So lovely. Hot cocoa, billows of cream. Toasted bagel, buttery, warm.
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4 years
Conde Nast names Marcus Samuelsson as advisor and guest editor.
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4 years
Cold. Air smells like snow. But the first robin just appeared, with its proud red breast. Ginger tea. Pancakes. Maple syrup. Signs of hope.
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6 years
Snow drifting down in great fat flakes. Fire blazing. Ginger tea. Lemon tart. Grateful.
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4 years
Woke up. Late night. Early morning? Big moon streaming in the window. Scent of just-picked melons fills the house. Cats purr. Some hope.
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3 years
Wind whispers through the pines. Tide rises on the shore. Wild blueberries. Black coffee. Morning in Maine.
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11 months
I'm excited to share the cover of my new novel, out next spring. It's about all the things I love best: food, art, fashion, books. It's about the way traveling can help you find yourself. Find out more here:
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7 years
Amazing! And not even signed. Whoever you are, many, many thanks. Faith restored.
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4 years
Bare feet. Emerald grass. Butterflies dance in the breeze. One perfect peach, juice on my cheek. Trying for hope.
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5 years
Air sparkles with cold. Deer nuzzle snow-dusted lawn. Cats curl by the fire. Coffee. Apple cake. Winter's early.
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8 years
Inside The Tropical. Tastes as gorgeously colorful as it looks. The passion of fruit. So refreshing. So seductive.
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4 years
Terrible news. Floyd Cardoz - brilliant chef and wonderful man - has fallen to the Corona virus. A huge, huge loss.
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7 years
Standing in tall grass, dew-damp feet, peach juice running down my arms. Birds sing. In a world gone crazy, grateful for small blessings.
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7 years
Great flock of turkeys just dashed across the lawn. Scent of butter, onions, apples fills the air. A full house. I love Thanksgiving.
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6 years
Perfect NY morning. Air fresh. Sun sparkles off the Hudson. Zabars filled with frenzied picnic people. Smiles. Laughter. Happy to be home.
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7 years
Broccoli flowers!
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5 years
I am very sad. Just learned that Molly O'Neill - wonderful writer, reporter and celebrator of all things food - has passed away. A huge loss.
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4 years
Leaves bursting into color. Fox scurrying across green lawn. Scent of basil in the air. One last tomato. The joy of fall.
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4 years
Blue sky, purple mountains, yellow leaves. A fawn nuzzles the lawn. Pumpkin pancakes. Apple cider syrup. Ginger tea. Fall!
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7 years
Cold. Golden sun shines through the woods. A deer leaps over snow. Spicy noodles: pork, scallion, chiles, spinach. Ready to resist.
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6 years
Cool. Fresh. Mountains blue against pale sky. White ribbon of mist hugs the river. Standing in damp grass. Eating a peach. Grateful.
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6 years
Misty melancholy morning. Chill fog hangs over the valley. Fresh ginger tea. Warm plum cake. Looking for hope.
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8 years
Need a laugh? Don't we all?
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5 years
A wood thrush is singing outside my window. I am eating a ripe peach. Both give me hope.
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8 years
Cool Vermont morning. Dappled sky. Rain coming. Country store. Wooden floor. Scent of coffee. Blueberry muffin. Gentle conversation. Happy.
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6 years
A flock of wild turkeys comes out of the mist. Orange leaves skitter across the lawn. Black coffee. Fried eggs. Toast. Clear flavors in strange weather.
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4 years
A pretty red bird just landed at the feeder. The sky is washed with rain. Tea. Toast. Orange marmalade. Tiny moments of joy.
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5 years
Been a long time coming.... SAVE ME THE PLUMS: My Gourmet Memoir will be available on April 2nd. Learn more at .
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8 years
Early morning New York. Secret smiles of sidewalk strollers. Scent of baking bread and fresh oranges. Coffee. Reasons to love this city.
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5 years
Blue sky, no clouds. Sun shines on emerald grass. Leaves rustle. A yellow bird flits past. Fragrant strawberries, sliced. Thick cream. Grateful for every sight, sound, taste.
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5 years
Rain falling on sidewalk: delicious city scent. Rye bread, still warm, caraway. Cold sweet butter. Coffee in a cardboard cup. Flavors of NY.
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7 years
Snow falls, gently. Black branches edged with white. Flock of tiny birds flutter about the feeder. Coffee. Cream. Stollen. Moment of peace.
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6 years
Gray skies. Rustling leaves. Storm's coming. Warm buttered biscuits. Fragrant sliced strawberries. Seeking grace.
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6 years
At LGA. Continually amazed by the professionalism and good cheer of the TSA folks. I'm so grateful they're still working - and so furious they're not being paid.
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8 years
RIP: Michel Richard, one of the truly great chefs in America, passed away this morning. There was nobody who had more fun in the kitchen.
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7 years
Clear. Cool. Scent of chestnuts and burning leaves in the air. Coffee. Crisp bacon. Plump pumpkin pancakes. Heading off to vote.
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4 years
An emotional day. This has me in tears:
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6 years
The Hudson flows like molten silver beneath a pewter sky. Sun glints off distant windows. Toasted bagel; lox; cream cheese. NY City after the storm.
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6 years
Hot. Still. Not a single cloud. One lilac bursts into bloom. Iced lemonade. Sliced peaches, splash cream. Still summer.
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5 years
Empty sidewalks. No cars. Dog tugs an anxious owner down the street. Bagels, cream cheese, lox. Sunday morning in NY.
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5 years
Woke to two inquisitive deer peering in the window. Air crisp. Sliced tomatoes piled on buttered bread. Fall's coming.
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7 years
Early morning walk in cool woods. Leaves crunch beneath feet. An owl hoots. Home to hot coffee, warm stollen. Seeking peace.
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5 years
Mist rising from the valley: wispy white sheets. Grass glowing green. Lemon tea. Warm biscuits. Apricot jam. Home!
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6 years
Just roasted a fresh Kinderhook Farm chicken. Did nothing - put it into a hot oven. Best chicken I've ever tasted.
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5 years
Gentle rain. Lovely light over the water. Lemon filled donuts. Scent of coffee in the air. Morning in Seattle.
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7 years
Cold. Bright. Scent of smoked leaves in the air. Fire lit. Remains of the feast: cold turkey, ham, cranberries, stuffing. Apple pie. Still Thanksgiving....
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4 years
Lone hawk hanging in a bright blue sky. A hedgehog scuttles past. Yellow butterflies dance across the lawn. Tomato sandwiches. Lemonade. Joys of late summer.
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7 years
Crystalline. Still. Tiny birds flit to the feeder, dancing in the frigid air. Coffee. Toast. Tangerines. Scent lingers, hopeful. Happy New Year!
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3 years
Deer leap joyfully through snowy woods. Cats purr by fireside. Hot cocoa. Warm blueberry muffins: pure pleasure.
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7 years
Cold. Clear. Sunny. Frosty grass crunches beneath my feet. Leaves crackle. Sound of distant hunters. Fire blazing. Butter toasted oatmeal. Ginger tea. Cozy.
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8 years
Woke to silent silver world. April snow! Ground covered, trees dusted. Coffee. Cream. Bacon. Crisp-edged eggs. Warm biscuits. Spring winter.
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6 years
Radiant morning. Clear sky, no clouds. Heat wave over. Birds sing, squirrels skitter, rabbits hop. Slicing peaches: such a hopeful scent.
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8 years
Mist drifting gently away. Mournful doves sing their lament. Black beans, white rice, splash of tabasco. Pray for our country.
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4 years
Soft snow falls in fat flakes. Achingly beautiful. Quiet. Ginger -lemon tea. Warm biscuits; apricot jam. Color in a pale world.
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7 years
Rain. Leaves blow. Mist wafts. Wind whistles around the house. Hot spiced cider. Buttered biscuits. Sour cherry jam. A day to stay inside.
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6 years
Outdoor shower in the rain. Golden leaves falling all around me. Fresh ginger tea. Warm biscuits. Apricot jam. Savoring autumn.
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7 years
First frost glitters on the grass. Scent of chestnuts in the air. Hills glow red, yellow. Tangled peppers, onions, eggs. Fall's here.
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4 years
Being a poll worker is a wonderful way to protect democracy AND support your community - a sign of hope that we need. Sign up today:
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It's simple. Without poll workers, polling locations close. That means your community might miss the chance to vote. As long as you're 16, you can be a poll worker. Guess what - you'll even get paid to do it! Be a part of the movement & sign up today:
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4 years
Fluffy white clouds. Tiny yellow birds. Orange butterflies dance through the air. Bright green grass. One perfect peach. Hope.
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7 years
Radiant fall morning. Sky blue. Leaves yellow. Hills tawny. A flock of wild turkeys. Green tomatoes, fried. Gently poached egg. Bacon.
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7 years
Breakfast with bears.
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6 years
Sun blazing across orange hills. Sky blue; mountains purple. Pumpkin pancakes; apple syrup. Orange juice; glass half-full. Relieved.
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8 years
Cool night. Bright morning. Promise of fall in the air. Thickly sliced tomatoes. Cold butter. Bread. Snipped basil. Salt. Still summer.
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5 years
Perfect spring morning. A sailboat chugs up the Hudson. Last lilacs bloom. Dogs cavort in the park. Coffee. Cream Bagels. Lox. I love NY.
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4 years
Melancholy morning. Cool rain; leaf-strewn lawn. Trees nearly naked. Riotous peppers- red, yellow, orange - tangled into eggs. Looking for hope.
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5 years
Mist. Drizzle. Orange leaves tossed in the air. Sizzle of apple pancakes. Warm clove-spiced scent of cider. Drama of fall.
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5 years
Sitting in sunshine. Flower petals drift slowly through the air. A hummingbird flits by. Cappuccino. Ginger biscuits. LA!
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7 years
Woke to a white world. Soft powdery snow; lace on every tree. In this gorgeous silent, hawks circle. Apple pancakes. Crisp bacon. Grateful.
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8 years
Rain washed sky. Orange leaves float through the air. A flock of wild turkeys. Fat floppy pancakes filled with warm spiced apples. Fall!
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7 years
New obsession. If there’s anything more delicious than the clam pizza at Pasquale Jones, I haven’t had it.
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4 years
A wood thrush warbles in the woods. A fox walks through the grass. Rhubarb compote; local yogurt. Some hope.
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7 years
Bands of color: pale sky, blue mountains, white ribbon of mist, green trees. Air fresh. Cold lemonade. Peach cobbler. Cream. Still summer.
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5 years
Peaceful Sunday; not a leaf stirs. Two baby birds in the nest by the shower greet the day. Coffee. Apricot-raspberry cobbler. Cream. Happy to be alive.
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6 years
Midnight rain on tin roof. Such a delicious sound. Scent of earth wafts through the window. Sky bright with stars. Drifting. Dreaming. Grateful.
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8 years
Long white ribbon of clouds hangs in the valley. Light breeze blows. Storm gone. Sour cherry jam on just-baked biscuits. Still summer.
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