A Cup of Paula, A Pinch of Carrie
I’ve moved away from velvet ropes and stepped closer to the stove. I don’t focus on loft parties as much, instead I think about lamb chops. Miu Miu comes after Wusthof.
My site has shifted, slowly but surely, away from tales of first dates (largely horrific), fresh-out-of-college jobs (mostly demoralizing) and industry parties (all pretension, no fun) to cooking and warmth and love. I’m finally feeling comfortable in my own skin, in Manhattan—amazing. And it’s only taken me 5 years to get here…
Now, I have real friends, a tiny kitchen and a glamorous city that suits me. If there were a recipe for my current life, it would call for a cup of Paula (Deen) and a pinch of Carrie (Bradshaw). And I think my new site reflects that…
April 14th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Wow. Beautiful new site. And nice bio. I’ve always wondered about your food training, besides it being genetic. ha ha. The Dean & Deluca gig must’ve been awesome!! Congrats!!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Love the new site layout and absolutely LOVE the book cover!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Oh la la! Very slick, Brooke! Looks fabulous! Miss working together. I hope all is well. Can’t wait to see the book!
April 14th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Nice overhaul. I’m a Davidson grad, too (’95–devotee of Gail Gibson), so it’s nice to see another one doing well for herself. I’m from Alabama, though I now live in Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. I’ll have a gulf shrimp in your honor. Good job on the book.
Also, check out another Davidson grad on the web. It’s Ann of http://www.masondixonknitting.com. She’s a riot (and her New York blogging companion, Kay, isn’t so bad herself).
April 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Your new site looks fabulous! I can’t wait for you book to come out. The recipe’s on here look wonderful! I can’t wait for more!!
April 20th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I love the site. I can’t wait to see more recipes! Paula is one of my favorites!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:28 am
Really nice new look for the site.