Month: March 2017

Mama Chang’s Pork & Chive Dumplings

Mama Chang’s Pork & Chive Dumplings

Becoming a Dumpling Ninja This year as a birthday gift my friends arranged for a cooking class, shopping trip, and dim sum brunch at Myers + Chang. What a gift! My friends obviously know me well. It was one of the coldest days this season and ordinarily I'd spend the...

Time for Tea Sandwiches

Time for Tea Sandwiches

Since my study abroad in London many, many years ago I've loved afternoon tea. I've hosted a few teas over the years and have learned to make things easier on myself by buying pastries from a bakery. But I have a small repertoire of sandwiches that I make, not only...

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

This delightful tea sandwich is one of my absolute favorites. It comes from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and features a homemade herb butter that melds perfectly with the smoked salmon. Some variation of this sandwich is often featured on an afternoon tea menu but...

Turkey Tea Sandwiches

Turkey Tea Sandwiches

A turkey sandwich sounds like a boring lunch that you grab on the go. This sandwich is anything but and features smoked turkey, a homemade scallion cream cheese, and a little surprise of a whole fresh basil leaf (or two). It is so simple to make, I've taken it for...

Black Forest Ham and Gruyère Tea Sandwiches

Black Forest Ham and Gruyère Tea Sandwiches

Alice's Tea Cup is a whimsical eatery in New York City. The décor and atmosphere are inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It's a lovely place to spend time with a friend, catching up, and enjoying a delicious meal. This is one of my favorite tea sandwiches, simple as it...