Cathy Erway – Page 99 – Not Eating Out in New York

19 Nov 2006

The Brooklyn Kitchen takes apart de-boning a turkey

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Profiles, Ruminations | 6

For any of you foodies living in or around Williamsburg, Brooklyn, there’s finally a place where you can go and everybody knows your name. No, it’s not a bar, it’s a kitchenware and specialty foods shop called The Brooklyn Kitchen. I had the pleasure of watching the shop’s first gathering this evening on “A Different Way to Bird”: how to de-bone a turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving. I’ve noticed in magazines and cooking shows how popular this method has … Read More

18 Nov 2006

Rosemary Pasta with Sausage, Peas, and Parmesan Beschamel

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Meat & Poultry, Pasta & Noodles, Recipes | 7

This was a leftover dish. It might not sound like one, but every ingredient used down to the parsley was already in my fridge for various reasons and past uses. It was so perfect, that because I didn’t have pasta, I decided to make pasta myself. I had flour, eggs, and salt…I even had fresh rosemary that was going to dry up soon. Dismissing the fact that I had never actually made pasta before, why not?

17 Nov 2006

Parmesan Peppercorn Biscuits

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Grains, Recipes, vegetarian | 4

This probably sounds like a no-brainer trick to use on a basic biscuit recipe: fold in a few of your favorite things. The other day I tasted a sample wedge of cheese, and it was an Italian cheese (parmesan or romano?) that had whole black peppercorns encrusted throughout. It piqued my tastebuds so much that I had to re-enact it in a more palpable form, something that I could literally stuff my face with.

16 Nov 2006

Reason for Not Eating Out #4: Zen

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Reason of the Month | 9

Blogs Adam on The Amateur Gourmet after trekking up to Sarabeth’s on Central Park South for a brunch of a single waffle that cost $14: “That’s an outrageous amount of money to pay for a can of pumpkin mixed with flour and egg and sugar and plopped into a waffle iron, flipped on to a plate and topped with sour cream and honey and pumpkin seeds and strawberries. But it’s an indulgence that seems to be worth indulging in. We … Read More

14 Nov 2006

I Love You but I’ve Chosen Karol Lu’s Champion Vegetarian Chili

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Beans, Recipes, Soups & Stews, vegan, vegetarian | 15

My friend Karol always wins at stuff. Whether it’s the Ms. Pac-Man playoff, or the guy at the other end of the bar, Karol just wins. So it was no surprise when her chili took home first prize in the annual “Bruce Chili” cook-off at Barcade. Coming back from a 7th place finish in the 2005 cook-off, her curiously titled batch, “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Chili” struck lightning this year, and is now the reigning 2006 champion to … Read More

13 Nov 2006

I Heart Baby Bok Choy

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Recipes, Ruminations | 7

There’s nothing that spells cute to me more than a bunch of baby bok choy. The tenderest and most mild of cabbages, the contrast between leafy green parts and white stems has never been more appealing. When boiled, the fibrous whites turn translucent and practically melt in your mouth. The greens hold true to their shape and are delicate as a floppy bunny’s ear.

11 Nov 2006

Mini Meatloafs with Apricot Glaze and Baby Greens

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 6

Last winter, I thought I had perfected my meatloaf recipe. Although we’ve been having unusually warm weather in New York this week, I was more than ready to pull it out, this time in a more delicate fashion. It’s an easy dish to make since almost everything in it is essentials from your kitchen that you can throw in at your own discrepancy. Some of these ingredients I like to hold dear to the recipe, such as the chopped carrots. … Read More

11 Nov 2006

Go Democrats

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Ruminations | 3

I’d like to pause briefly for a political moment. As we all know, this week has been immensely significant for the Democratic Party and for Bush opposers, rippling throughout the world. Never have I gotten so many mass emails from Moveon.org since the weeks leading up to Election 2004. There’s a local Moveon.org organized party up the street from me that I hope to snap a few shots of soon. Would it be too presumptuous of me to hope for … Read More

9 Nov 2006

Like Frienster For Foodies

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Ruminations | 3

I recently stumbled upon a site called FoodCandy.com, “where foodies meet.” We can all look back a mere few years ago and recall the humble beginnings of a site called Myspace, which targeted a younger crowd than existing networking sites. Before it took over the world of music, film, and young(ish) people in general. FoodCandy may or may not aspire for such loftiness, but its focus is sure-footed: it’s only for self-proclaimed foodies. All around the world. So you can … Read More

8 Nov 2006

Li’l Cricket

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Ruminations | 16

Why doesn’t New York come up with nice food store mascots like South Carolina? This logo is so cute, I can’t stand it. Here, I’m stuck with “Associated” or “Key Food” or “C-Town.” Even the fancy grocery stores and organic ones don’t have cartoon characters ripped off of Disney like South Carolina does.

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