Crepes Citron Miel – 2 Eggs. Breakfast for 4.

Posted by Raissa Nebie on February 9, 2010 | No Comments

The East Coast received another snow storm warning today. I feel bad for DC. Just when they thought the snowpocalyspe was over, another snow storm is preparing to hit the town again. We, New Yorkers expected a few inches last weekend as well, but we got nada. I don’t really know what’s going to happen this time. But if for some reason you find yourself snowed in with only two eggs in the refrigerator and a family of four to cook breakfast for, here’s a way to make it happen. Read more

Filed under: Brunch, Dessert, French

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese

Posted by Raissa Nebie on January 25, 2010 | 2 Comments

Freemans is one of my favorite places to grab brunch in New York city. It almost feels like a hidden gem located at the end of a tiny alley. The food is socially conscious sans the pretentiousness and the vibe is very nice… um despite the animal heads hanging on the wall. But maybe you have an affinity for taxidermy. Anyway, what brings me to Freemans for brunch over and over is their skillet egg dish, which I absolutely love. Eggs decadently baked on a bed of spinach with heavy cream, bacon and gruyere, and served with sourdough toast. It’s such a simple yet delicious dish that I felt I should share it with you. Here’s my vegetarian adaptation of the dish, which offers a nice alternative to the oh so predictable omelet for a brunch party. Read more

Filed under: Brunch, Cheese, Cooking

Berry Oatmeal Muffins for Breakfast or Dessert

Posted by Diane Erwin on August 19, 2009 | 1 Comment

My husband picked up a rare treat one recent weekend: a carton of blueberries.

But he wasn’t about to use the whole stash for his fruit smoothie. I claimed a cup to make blueberry muffins.

Not just any ho-hum blueberry muffins, however. Berry Oatmeal Muffins.

Several years ago I cut the recipe out of a magazine — I can’t even remember which anymore — but I had never followed the exact recipe. Blueberries often are expensive, so I had always replaced them with the (free) red raspberries from my parents’ bushes. The results were delicious. Read more

Filed under: Baking, Berries, Brunch, Dessert

Tortilla de Patatas – A Thrifty Taste of Spain

Posted by Raissa Nebie on August 11, 2009 | 4 Comments

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Last year, I spent a great portion of my summer shuttling between Paris and San Sebastian. I was shooting mini video series on the restaurant scene of the Basque Country. It was a great experience that allowed me to dine at amazing restaurants and interview incredible chefs. If you’re foodie, then you know that San Sebastian’s culture is deeply rooted in gastronomy. From mom and pop’s shops to 3-star Michelin restaurants, the food is certain to blow your mind no matter where you eat. Read more

Filed under: Brunch, Cooking, Travel

Mini French Baguettes

Posted by Raissa Nebie on August 4, 2009 | 16 Comments

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A friend of mine once told me that she was so broke during college that she had to bake her own baguettes. She said that at times that’s all she would have to eat with butter. I exclaimed: “Oh my God!” Shamefully, this was not so much because I empathized with her as it was because I was amazed that she baked her own baguettes.

See I love bread, but bread baking is one of the few processes that have never worked out for me. I’ve tried, tried, tried and failed, failed, failed miserably each time. So after numerous trials followed by countless ego-crushing failures, I was on the verge of giving up. But I stumbled upon the following youtube video which completely dispelled my fear of bread baking.  6 hours later, I had baked my first successful batch of French baguettes for 1/4 of what it would cost me to buy a similar quantity at Whole Foods. Read more

Filed under: Baking, Brunch, Cooking, French
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