what i had wanted to do to mark the opening of this movie was make bouef bourguignon alla julia child – or at the very least whip up a quiche lorraine, the 4th dish that julie powell, the julie of ‘julia & julie‘ tackled on the third day of "the project" those 7 years ago… […]

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this past week, ceF was 2 years old. and somehow it’s been nearly 2 weeks since i’ve posted but… PEOPLE, I’VE BEEN BUSY. you see it’s been SPRING – and i’ve officially gone riding. so if you need me, you can find me in the mornings at edwin warner park worshiping at the altar of […]

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buon italia on a late saturday afternoon. a view from their cafe while having a piece of pastiera and a coffee. so i was recently in nyc for a week. and then i came home to my daughter’s college graduation party. at my house. and i’m happy to report that i’m back on the bike, […]

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while the economy seemingly tanks before our very eyes, it’s easy to forgot how incredibly lucky we are compared to so many who are so much less fortunate. at this time each year the food blogging community comes together to participate in raising money to feed the hungry via chez pim’s annual fundraising campaign, that […]

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  the beloved: rudrani devi i rarely get too personal on ceF. i pretty much keep it to food. but i felt the need to share this with you and if at all possible to even ask you for a small favor… together, just this past week, we all watched in horror as mumbai became […]

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dear readers, i recently guest posted on one of my very favorite blogs, thursday night smackdown. please click on over and check it out… (it tastes just like chicken) claudia

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  a few weeks ago i received an email: Dear Claudia, We are co-hosting a dinner with Joe Bastianich Thursday, at 6:30 on Thursday, June 4, at ‘City House Restaurant‘ on 4th Avenue North. The dinner will feature City House’s exceptional cuisine paired with Joe’s wonderful wines. Seating is very limited, so let us know as soon […]

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