Author Archives: Erin Gleeson


January 30, 2012

Forest Feast: The Skylonda Cocktail

by Erin Gleeson

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This is my new favorite winter cocktail to drink in our neck of the woods, so I named it after our neighborhood, Skylonda. I just soak some cinnamon sticks in a jar of bourbon for a few days which gives it a nice spice. Then to the bourbon, I add a
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January 16, 2012

Culinography: Winter Baking

by Erin Gleeson

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Baking chestnut cake dusted with powdered sugar and pine nuts. This was taken as part of an assignment for Edible Brooklyn to accompany an article on chestnuts.

Photo by Erin Gleeson.

 

January 9, 2012

Forest Feast: Guacamole Deviled Eggs + Exhibit in Brooklyn

by Erin Gleeson

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I am really excited to have been chosen to be part of a food photography exhibition called “Feast Your Eyes” that just opened in Brooklyn on
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December 28, 2011

Forest Feast: Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts)

by Erin Gleeson

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In honor of this last day of Hanukkah, I made sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Believe it or not, this is a Hanukkah tradition, right along with latkes (potato pancakes). This was the first time I’d made them so I used Martha Stewart’s recipe. They came out great!

*This post first appeared on Erin
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December 26, 2011

Culinography: Short Ribs

by Erin Gleeson

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Dish by by Chef Scott Anderson.

Photo by Erin Gleeson

December 21, 2011

Culinography: Happy Chanukkah!

by Erin Gleeson

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Chanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday and festival of lights, started last night!  We light a new candle on the menorah every evening after sundown. I will be making the traditional latkes (potato pancakes), like I do every year, and I plan to attempt making sufganiyot (jelly donuts!) from scratch. I’ll let you know how
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December 19, 2011

Forest Feast: Grapefruit Edamame Salad

by Erin Gleeson

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By Erin Gleeson via Forest Feast.

December 12, 2011

Culinography: Skipjack Tuna with Radishes

by Erin Gleeson

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Dish by Chef Scott Anderson.

Photo by Erin Gleeson

December 7, 2011

Forest Feast: Fuyu Persimmon Salad

by Erin Gleeson

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November 28, 2011

Culinography: Beet Soup

by Erin Gleeson

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Beet soup by Chef Scott Anderson at Elements Restaurant in Princeton, NJ.

Photo by Erin Gleeson.