If you discount Cait’s lust for Big Box stores (see Eds. Note at bottom), we believe that smaller and simpler is the best way to live.
That’s why we’re intrigued with AvecEric - a blog by top New York chef Eric Ripert, seen here, who prepares everything in a Cuisinart BRK-200 Stainless Steel
While Cuisinart is a sponsor for the site, most everything Chef Eric cooks presumably could be made in any generic toaster oven, including his Herb Roasted Chicken Tenders, Tomatoes Provencal and Parmesan Zucchini with Balsamic.
Chef Eric’s videos are lively, his writing clear and his memories of France heavenly. In 2007 GQ Magazine named Ripert’s restaurant “Le Bernardin” one of “Seven Food Temples of the World.” When not in the kitchen, Ripert says he enjoys good tequila and peace and quiet. Clearly, he’s our kind of guy.
Eds. Note: Cait’s fixation (we hesitate to call it a disease) with Big Box stores just grabs hold of her. Most recently it’s been her unbridled excitement over the opening of our city’s first Costco. A few months ago, it was the opening of a Super Target and before that a Super Walmart.
Cait actually is quite frugal so it’s not like she spends a fortune when she goes there. It’s more the thrill of jumping on a new fully charged electric cart, throwing wide the throttle and cruising the aisles unimpeded. A straight rush to her head.
