Dinner: A Love Story

Dinner: A Love Story

Three Things

A one-dish, easier-than-takeout dinner, rules for the family dinner table, remembering Marian Burros

Sep 23, 2025
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Greetings, eaters and readers, and Shana Tova to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. A few things making me happy lately: Gin and tonics on the roof; the brisket and fattoush we feasted on at my sister’s house last night; Central Park, in all its joyful, autumnal glory; Long Story Short from the creators of BoJack Horseman; Lily King’s new novel; Chocolate Chipotle Cookies and the tin they’re packaged in; the tote bag my friend and fellow Connections addict, Rory gave me; Holy Hummus; my new shoes that feel very back-to-school; late-afternoon-audiobook walks; spontaneous walks with my brother and Bean; and finally, Aran Goyoaga’s The Art of Gluten-Free Bread, from the wizard behind Cannelle et Vanille which comes out TODAY! One more thing before your Official Three Things™: Apologies to anyone having trouble accessing recipes from my original blog. The problem should be fixed within 24 hours (and even now a page will eventually load, it’s just verrryyy slow), so don’t give up on me. …

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