Ipanema Bitch

I have this friend Eddie. Eddie and I used to work together through chat and became good friends. He's a cool surfer dude from California who happens to be one of the most inspiring people who have crossed my way lately. I like him because he has no agenda and pushes my buttons all the time, and keeps me hip and going. Yeah, some drama involved, but at the end of the day, if I feel whatever, hell yeah, Eddie is the one I will call (or chat). Eddie's only problem is, he has never tasted true Carbonara. He loves the one from an Italian NYC restaurant, but Oh mamma, they use cream on it, which makes it an Alfredo with bacon, not the real thing. Hey Eddie, this 1's 4 u ;) INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese — any combination of Parmigiano Reggiano and/or Romano cheeses 1/2 cup chopped pancetta or good-quality bacon 1 clove garlic, slightly smashed but still in the skin 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces spaghetti Fresh ground pepper PREPARATION Bring a pot of salted water to

Not a long time ago, I met Corien and her girlfriend at Barnes&Nobles. I was telling them how much I liked my new discovery, the slowcook pan, and how I can make stews like "this". Corien's girlfriend (who is French) was in shock, and told me the only way to cook a Bouef Bourguignonne is by letting it simmer for 8 hours in a Le Creuset pan. Well, I finally got the pan (they are not cheap) and I have to tell you, makes a huge difference. Husband called me in the middle of the day to say it was so good he would pay for the pan himself. Corien, you girls win! That's my new lime green pan. Never using that slowcooker for le Bourguignonne again. Here is my recipe. Very important: if you cannot drink the wine you're cooking with, forget about it and order something else in. 30 minutes / 5 hours Ingredients: 4 lbs beef shoulder (stewing bee