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ken oringer, how do I love thee?… let me count the ways

Monday, August 30, 2010
By amyreiley

I love the for your bread and the depth of wines on Clio’s list. I love thee for Clio’s soft light and the purity of your cuisine’s flavors. I love thee for your uni and lobster cassoulet, your raw fish and your foams. I love thee for the Champagne bubbles that tickle the nose,... »

cape cod restaurant crawl

Monday, August 23, 2010
By amyreiley

Each summer I spend a few weeks on Cape Cod and I usually have pretty good luck with the weather but there is always the inevitable stormy day. So what do you do when it rains at the beach? Explore all the restaurants receiving... »

a sweet farewell

Monday, August 16, 2010
By amyreiley

Last night I attended what would have been a bittersweet finale to a two-year love affair but when the farewell is to my favorite bakeshop in the whole world, bitter is a taste that is simply unfathomable. Sadly, baker Chrysta Wilson has decided to... »


magnolia vs kiss my bundt: my personal cupcake wars

Sunday, August 15, 2010
By amyreiley

In July 2010, New York’s most famous cupcakes opened an outpost just down the street from what I have for two years considered to be the best cake in... »

a lobster, sea bean and potato chip sandwich

Sunday, August 8, 2010
By amyreiley

This week there was no farmers’ market. That is to say, there was a farmers’ market, I just wasn’t there. Instead I was on Cape Cod for a Love... »

hand-rolled pasta for 13

Monday, August 2, 2010
By amyreiley

Have you ever had a “perfect storm” of party guests? This week was my “perfect storm.” I’ve been inviting friends for weeks to come join me for Sunday brunch.... »