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Brie Omelet
A Brie Omelet marries creamy, melted cheese with fluffy eggs. An egg and olive oil mixture gently cooked in butter, creates rolling curds, that blend with rich, melted brie.
The Elevenses
Elevenses is a mid-morning break of a small bite or refreshment between the morning meal and lunch, or a second breakfast usually around 11:00 am. The Elevenses cocktail checks the box for refreshment, with enough calories and sugar to bridge the gap until lunch.
Sunshine Toasts
An egg fried in toast has many nicknames which vary by country, culture, region, or family tradition including Egg in the Basket, Toad in the Hole, One-Eyed Jack, Pirate’s Eye, Bird’s Nest, Bull’s Eye Egg, and of course one of the most fun and optimistic - Sunshine Toast.
Fennel Salad
It doesn’t take much to turn a flavorful fennel bulb into a meal, a side, or an alternative for ‘coleslaw’. A bed of clean, tangy fennel salad adds a nuanced dimension under a juicy cut of meat or fish - absorbing and blending with the juices and flavors of whatever may be on the plate.
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’.
R U H L Scented Candles
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.