Monthly Archives: October 2009

By Sarah Lagrotteria I’ve been on a cake-baking kick these past few days because I only recently bought my own copy of Rose Levy Beranbaum’s seminal work The Cake Bible.  I tried a few recipes this weekend, but my favorite … Continue reading

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By Lydia Ellison They don’t look like much but are the most fantastic seasonal muffin/cakes you could ever hope for. They are like biting into a sweet and spiced trip to the pumpkin patch on a crisp fall Saturday. They … Continue reading

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By Lydia Ellison Sarah and I are often asked by clients to suggest wines to accompaign the meals we create. While we both really appreciate wine and I LOVE to drink it, we are not super savvy in the wine … Continue reading

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By Sarah Lagrotteria This is not an Apples & Onions original (sigh) but I wanted to share with you the beautiful floral arrangements photographer Tory Williams made for her sister, Lancey’s baby shower at the end of September. Such a … Continue reading

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Thanks to all for reading and posting on our little blog. Here is a virtual martini and some frites for you! Love, Lydia

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by Lydia Ellison My best friend Mary is getting married on Halloween this year. Every time I tell someone this they scrunchy up their face and say “Costumes? Fake cobwebs? Why would you want that at your wedding?” Well I’m … Continue reading

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By Sarah Lagrotteria I know I’m not the only one in mourning today. As melodramatic as it sounds, I can’t imagine my world without Gourmet Magazine. I loved Gourmet long before I loved to cook.  My grandmother, a wonderful cook,  … Continue reading

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