Category Archives: food & drink

Tasting, cooking, shopping.

Man o’ War

Posted on 1 May 2015 by leacock

preparation time: 7 minutescooking time: none A summery cocktail for the Kentucky Derby, lawn parties, barbeques and occasions beyond. One such occasion being the fact that this is the FIRST cocktail recipe on 54leacock… so head straight to your bar … Continue reading →

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Tea-leaf (marble) eggs

Posted on 9 November 2014 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutescooking time: at least 3 1/2 hours (1 1/2 hours active)emergency contact: carol There are few things as exciting as having a batch of tea-leaf eggs on hand, ready for duty at breakfast, lunch, dinner or even … Continue reading →

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Amy’s all-purpose batter

Posted on 3 August 2014 by leacock

Amy’s famous batter makes a light, loose and crispy coating for anything from eggplant and zucchini to soft-shelled crab and shrimp. Many have stood at the kitchen counter, watching her every movement, hanging on to every vague instruction and approximate … Continue reading →

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Roasted shallot chutney

Posted on 9 October 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutescooking time: 50 minutesemergency contact: camille This sweet and sour chutney, adapted from a Nigel Slater recipe, is simple to make and extremely versatile. The chutney can be served with roasted meats, fish, pasta dishes, or it … Continue reading →

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Beef daube

Posted on 25 September 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 30 minutescooking time: at least 2 1/2 hoursemergency contact: stéphane The provençale contribution to the canon of beef stews. Unless you own a daubière, this recipe won’t technically produce a daube, but a Dutch oven or any other … Continue reading →

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Citrus-chile spaghetti squash

Posted on 15 September 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 40 to 60 minutes (oven) or 15 to 20 minutes (microwave) emergency contact: camille Squash season is here! This recipe is faster and easier than the prep and cooking times suggest. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast banana bread

Posted on 31 August 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 40-50 minutes There is no shortage of excellent banana bread recipes out there. This one doesn’t necessarily improve on the banana bread experience, but it is a relatively healthy version that makes for a … Continue reading →

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Bitter melon with beef in black bean sauce

Posted on 20 March 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 20 minutes emergency contact: amy or arnold Bitter melon is available at most Asian markets from spring through autumn. Choose melons that are firm, unblemished and 15 to 30 cm in length. Pale green … Continue reading →

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Tuthilltown Spirits

Posted on 6 March 2013 by leacock

Tuthilltown Spirits is a small batch distiller in the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2003, it is the first producer (the first legal one, at least) of aged grain spirits in New York state since Prohibition. The distillery, nestled behind the … Continue reading →

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Singapore noodles

Posted on 9 February 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 20 minutes emergency contact: carol or amy The trick to cooking dried rice stick noodles is moisture control. They need to absorb quite a lot of liquid to attain a chewy consistency, but if … Continue reading →

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