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Chocolat Café Chaud (Hot Chocolate with Coffee)
Last summer, my friend Avery hosted a French exchange student – Livia – for the months of July and August. Over the two months, the three of us did nearly everything possible (for teenagers) in Western New York: walking through the Elmwood Village, a picnic on the waterfront, American malls, beaches, Bisons games, leisurely sitting [...]
Cinnamon-Nutmeg Ice Cream
As a kid, one of the coolest places my mom could take me was Glen Park, a small park set against an old cider mill, that contains a beautiful waterfall and a small “duck pond”. Endless childhood memories were had here. Beyond the ‘top’ of the park (past the waterfall) was a quaint ice cream [...]
Steak Au Poivre avec des Pommes Frites
A little while ago, my family and I had dinner at a French Bistro on Elmwood called Tabree. From start to finish, the dining experience was extraordinary: the best we’ve ever had in Buffalo. For an entrée, I chose the Steak au Poivre, which I’d read rave reviews about online. It was plated with homemade [...]
Artichoke Pasta Salad with Basil Oil
One of my favorite cafés around Buffalo is Caffé Aroma, located in Elmwood Village. With its corner presence facing the ever-scenic Bidwell Avenue — part of the parkway system designed by Frederick Olmsted — the location is crowded year round. Everything at Caffé Aroma screams local in the most subdued fashion possible; it simply feels [...]
Grilled Rum-Soaked Pineapple
In the summertime, no one wants to be slaving away in the kitchen cooking long and complicated meals: especially when friends are around! Same goes for desserts. Simple, flavorful dishes that refresh and excite work best. So, when a few friends came over and we wanted a quick dessert, I knew exactly what to make. I’d [...]
Autumn Moroccan Stew
With the way my schedule is set up at university, I’m placed in the same position as many adults are in a typical work day: we aren’t home all day, and the last thing we want to do at 8 PM is cook a lengthy homemade dinner – even if we love to cook. There’s [...]
