Remembering Thierry

Remembering Thierry

When it came to my baking mentor and friend, Thierry’s formulas were often difficult to execute. But they have always proved well worth the challenge. My image of him in the kitchen is of a man tinkering and changing numbers on huge boards marked up with...

Ramen Burger

The chill of winter. Lunchtime. Why not return to Ramen Pop, my favorite New York-hipster ramen joint. Though I was inclined to slurp some broth and noodles, I ultimately tried their burger with pineapple. Last time I visited this place, the city was suffering a...

Foie Burger

Hankering for a burger and some nice buns, I decided to use foie gras I had leftover from a recently-made torchon. Here's a pictorial recipe of the dish. It was delicious – a perfect match for a winning baseball game. Go Mets! ...