I recently purchased another CSA-style package of seasonal vegetables from Gilt Taste (I couldn’t help myself) and in the box were a variety of beautiful heirloom beets. I didn’t even know that heirloom beets existed but there they were in all their colorful glory, just begging to be cooked! I used to hate beets but I’m […]
Stuffed Reuben Latkes
Drum roll please!!! For the first time ever, I made my very own from-scratch latkes! It’s not that I’ve had anything against making my own latkes in the past, but it was always easier to let other people do the work or even just buy the delicious frozen variety. But this year, I decided to […]
Shanghai Girls and a Shanghai Menu: Part 2
I told you I was going to continue the story of my book club Shanghai Girls menu so here it is! As a reminder, here’s the menu from my Asian-inspired dinner. Shanghai Girl’s Book Club Menu Appetizers: Jiaozi- Chinese Dumplings, egg rolls, Chinese noodles with La Choy duck sauce and Wasabi Peas Main Course: Red Cooked […]
Shanghai Girls and a Shanghai Menu: Part 1
Eight interesting, smart and loud women sitting around a dining room table, enjoying a home cooked meal while discussing Lisa See’s Shanghai Girls. Some loved the book, most didn’t enjoy the ending and others just got bored after page 180…you know who you are! Nonetheless, everyone had a great time chatting about life, picking out […]
Have a Berry Happy Thanksgiving from Kitchen Tested and Macy’s!
My Raspberry Plum Thanksgiving Duck has been featured on Macy’s community blog, mBLOG! Check it out! http://mblog.macys.com/t5/Home/Have-a-berry-happy-Thanksgiving/ba-p/1596
Raspberry Plum Thanksgiving Duck
When most people hear the word “Thanksgiving”, they probably think about pumpkin, stuffing, pecan pie, and, of course, turkey. When I hear “Thanksgiving”, I immediately think of duck! Sure, my Auntie Ellen’s stuffing was epic, my Dad’s cranberry sauce was tart, and there was always a succulent roast turkey on the table, but when I picture the […]
