The subject of my first chef crush, Mark Ladner, now the executive chef at Mario Batali’s Del Posto, was the focus of a fantastic profile in the New York Observer earlier this week. It’s wonderful seeing this exceptional chef finally get a moment in the spotlight. Read more here.

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Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar

I can’t find my first sentence. Do you know where it went? I had it wrapped around my brain when I rolled out of bed this morning, but staring at the computer now, I can’t remember what it was. I had been dreaming about Top Chef again and Gordon Ramsey was the judge and Nancy Silverton had replaced Padma. We were getting ready to start the Quick Fire Challenge when G-Ram said…what?! Argh!

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