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Champagne Cocktail
The Champagne Cocktail is a celebratory drink made by soaking a sugar cube in bitters in a fluted glass with Champagne, a splash of brandy, and garnished with a lemon twist. The sugar cube creates an effervescent effect as it dissolves, adding sweetness, sparkle, and complexity.
Forced Bulbs
It’s easy to up your Winter quality-of-life with a few flower bulbs, some rocks, and water.
Traditional Eggnog
Traditional eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, raw eggs, spices, and a dark liquor. Brandy, bourbon, or rum, or a combination of all three, are now considered a customary part of the recipe.
Rustic Potato and Leek Soup
A chunky version of the classic puréed French soup Potage Parmentier, named after Antoine-Augustin Parmentier who pioneered studies in nutritional chemistry.
Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine is a warm, spicy, cold weather drink that pairs well with hearty stews, charcuterie, and sweets.
Broccoli Frittata
A Frittata is an Italian open-faced, crustless egg dish, similar to a quiche or omelet with vegetables, cheese, or meat. Prepared in a microwave oven with one bowl, minimal ingredients, and easy clean-up.
The Sbagliato
The lighter, effervescent iteration of a Negroni was affectionately named a Sbagliato - the Italian word for ‘wrong’.
Carthage Must Be Destroyed
The Carthage Breakfast Salad is a big, bushy, hearty dish served spilling over its plate with two oblong, crunchy sourdough toasts. Crispy Romaine with avocado, herbs, cucumbers, and sprouts, are simply dressed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, flaky salt, and coarse black pepper.
Bougie Parfumée
Small batch scented candles with our own uniquely formulated plant-based wax and fragrance blends. Each is hand-poured into reusable amber apothecary jars, with repurposed steel hardware and natural cord. Designed and made in New York City.
Niçoise Supper
Niçoise generally means ‘in the style of Nice, France’. This simple, cheap, delicious plate is based on the classic flavor combination.
In Defense of the Potato
The potato provides a delicious, efficient, blank canvas. It’s healthy and satisfying in a way that real food is, and it’s cheap.
Breakfast Cacio e Pepe
Breakfast Cacio e Pepe is inspired by the classic flavor combination of cheese and black pepper - but with eggs, and no dairy. Vigorous mixing and lots of olive oil is the key to the secret sauce.