Dear Jordan,
Since I'm so new to the concept of entertaining, I wanted to get your opinion on dinner party etiquette: Am I unreasonable to feel annoyed by (close) friends that show up empty handed and don't offer to help clear/do dishes? Or am I, as the host, expected to cover such things?
The article suggests using canning jars to transport and serve up things like mac 'n' cheese, salads, puddings, and cobblers. I love the idea of creating savory trifle-type dishes by layering different, complimentary ingredients...
Francesca is subletting an absolutely extraordinary townhouse on the UWS all summer (we're talking multiple stories and - jealous - a private backyard), so last night she invited us over for a little home-cooked meal. It was fantastic, and simple, and - surprise! - I have the recipe for you.
I adore these things, both because they can be used in about a billion different ways, and because they're just so simple, old-fashioned, and gorgeous.
Last night, I met reader Natasha for some heart-to-hearting and fantastic ramen at Menkui Tei.
