Gout de la Vie

Here’s a wonderful, clean, fresh palette cleanser for those heavy meals! Really simple, really soothing. Here comes Cucumber Sorbet: 4 Large Cumbers 4 Tbsp Simple Syrup 1 Basil leaves Juice of 1/2 a Lemon First and foremost, make sure your ice cream maker’s canister is ready to go! Peel the cucumbers and cut them into [...]

I know it’s summer but we had so many veggies from CSA that something ahd to be done. So, I made a veggie soup that was chock full of healy stuff that tastes good too. Oh, and it totally works for you vegetarians out there so don’t be scared. Here’s how it went down: 1 [...]

We went out to Montauk a few weeks back. It was pretty much just how I remembered it – quiet and slow. It’s not like the hot-hot Hamptons. That’s a good thing. But we hit the beach and ate our weight in seafood. First off, if you haven’t been to the Lobster Roll, a.k.a. Lunch, [...]

The Hell Gate that is! Hit up Hell Gate Social and get down with some Big Beats and nice drinks. The action starts at 9pm. Also, there will be a big b-day shout out to the man of the hour – MC Chris! Well, not the MC Chris. But it’s as close as we’re gonna [...]

Ceviche I, originally uploaded by thephotomill. Oh Yeah. Delicious summery goodness. Don’t be scared of preparing raw fish in lime juice at home. Here’s how we did our CEVICHE: 1lb Red Snapper fillet 1lb Medium Shrimp 1lb Bay Scallops 8 Limes – juiced 1 Orange – juiced 1T Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Jalapenos – seeded [...]

MCA & Mike D, originally uploaded by thephotomill. These old guys still got it! Throw in Mix Master Mike and Money Mark on the Keys and there is no sleep.

It rained wuite a bit last night.  Flooding is understandable in some areas of the city.  But if the douche bags at the MTA can’t handle water, what will they do if there’s a REAL problem? I know that the system is old but it’s time for them to make real and radical changes that [...]