This is a very special day for me. Not only is this my 100th post (who knew I'd have one hundred things to talk about?) but today also marks the one-year anniversary of the aesthete and the dilettante. To celebrate the occasion, I have created a sinful recipe using some of my favorite ingredients. … Continue reading Fusilli with Bacon, Gruyere, and Roasted Cauliflower
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Beautiful Bolognese
Last evening (in the name of carb loading - and a massive craving) I made a classic bolognese in the 92 degree heat. Simmering sauce for two hours in an old house with suboptimal air conditioning may seem like a questionable choice, but I was determined. Sauteing onions and garlic. Best. Smell. Ever. Softening the … Continue reading Beautiful Bolognese
the aesthete and the dilettante 