Cassoulet is a dish that haunts me. The more I cook, the more I search for complex simplicity. Sounds like an oxymoron but let me explain. While living in New York City, I was blown away by the availability of … Continue reading
It’s my fifth anniversary at bitebymichelle.com. Actually, April 3rd was my anniversary and I missed it. Funny how it goes; when I first started writing here, I celebrated making it through another month. So many mile stones, discoveries, figure outs, … Continue reading
Brisket, flank steak, bottom round, blade and other tough cuts of beef have long-held me in their grasp. I love the idea of taking a piece of boot rubber and turning it into a succulent meal. However, it’s taken some … Continue reading
I never do this; post without all of the photos showing you how to do it. I didn’t intend to share this recipe. It was one of those ‘let’s see what’s in the fridge and throw it together dishes’. When … Continue reading
UPDATE: printable recipe I wrote this post before I figured out how to offer a printable version – sorry about the delay! Subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE copy of my ebook SIMPLE BITES. Also, don’t forget to check out … Continue reading
painting by Jack Bishop Ralph and I have a Christmas cocktail party every year which we proudly refer to as ‘Christmas on Carmarthen’. We live on Carmarthen St – hence the name – which resides in one of the oldest sections … Continue reading
One of the things that I enjoy most about traveling is coming home and trying to recreate some of the wonderful food that we discover, while on holiday. If you have had a look at our latest trip, you know … Continue reading
In 2002, Ralph and I made our first visit to Italy to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. I owned Sister’s Italian Food and wanted to source out new recipes and products. We rented a villa in Tuscany where I could shop and cook locally. Our … Continue reading
Without a doubt, eggplant is my favorite vegetable. I made a valiant attempt at growing it this summer. To date, I have only seen lovely little purple blossoms and given that it is September 1, it is not likely that … Continue reading
There is nothing I love better than having somebody cook for me. It matters not whether the food is edible although it is a lovely plus! The idea that someone would take time from their day to consider a menu, … Continue reading
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