“Jack was the kind of guy you could take into any situation and he would figure out how to fit in. Wayne,… — Stacey Ballis Autistic Copy Share Image
“Volnay is prancing, head up proudly; her squat little bowlegs producing a smooth gait that would make the dog show people preen.… — Stacey Ballis Dachshund Copy Share Image
“Deciding that he was essentially useless, I made him a large glass of sangre del tigre- "blood of the tiger"- a lethal… — Stacey Ballis Alana-and-patrick Copy Share Image
“I cooked with so many of the greats: Tom Colicchio, Eric Ripert, Wylie Dufresne, Grant Achatz. Rick Bayless taught me not one… — Stacey Ballis Chefs Copy Share Image
“Last night I read about a dish Gemma made for the staff for breakfast, which sounded really good despite its horrible name.… — Stacey Ballis Anneke-stroudt Copy Share Image
“I'm going to explode," my dad says, rubbing his stomach gleefully. He's just put down a massive sandwich piled with corned beef,… — Stacey Ballis Chopped liver Copy Share Image
“Miss A-la-na here seems to think that my pork medallion with caramelized-onion pan sauce is a little heavy-handed, that the onions need… — Stacey Ballis Alana-and-patrick Copy Share Image
“Relax, princess. If your prince arrives, I'll vacate. Just keeping you company. Besides, he should know better than to leave a beautiful… — Stacey Ballis Apricot Copy Share Image
“Yeah, just what I needed, a massive three-day Hostess binge, followed by a week of trying to replicate recipes so that if… — Stacey Ballis Cake Copy Share Image
“Going to the gym...all those people who always told me that you get addicted to it, that endorphins kick in, that eventually… — Stacey Ballis Gym Copy Share Image
“This year I am doing praline pecans, an old favorite family favorite, easy and addictive. And a festive holiday dark chocolate loaf… — Stacey Ballis Baking Copy Share Image
“I pick up my teaspoon and take a small bite, and am transported. The cake is nutty and moist, the cream with… — Stacey Ballis Cake Copy Share Image
“Yep," I say, cutting a large slice of the Dutch Baby pancake and sliding it onto her plate along with two pieces… — Stacey Ballis Bacon Copy Share Image
“The cake is pretty simple; they didn't want anything too fancy. Two tiers. The bottom is the Frango mint tier from the… — Stacey Ballis Buttercream Copy Share Image
“In a frenetic whirlwind we chop and dice and mince, turning anything we can think of into a possible pizza topping, and… — Stacey Ballis Alana-and-patrick Copy Share Image
“So," he explains. "Take the piece of bread, dip it in the olive oil and then in the spice and nut mix,… — Stacey Ballis Appetizer Copy Share Image
“I wander back out, and find Patrick doing the unthinkable. He is cooking. There are two placemats on the island, napkins and… — Stacey Ballis Cooking Copy Share Image
“I look at the spread on the counter. I took Jacob's advice and went all out on the classic Southern good luck… — Stacey Ballis Anneke-stroudt Copy Share Image
“My daughters-in-law, you know..." she shrugs her rounded shoulders resignedly. "They are such sweet girls, good mothers, kind to me..." "And such… — Stacey Ballis Best friends Copy Share Image
“A chilled pea soup of insane simplicity, garnished with creme fraiche and celery leaves. Roasted beet salad with poached pears and goat… — Stacey Ballis Alana-and-patrick Copy Share Image
“The next forty minutes are a festival of soul eating. I know many immigrant families incorporate their traditional dishes into the Thanksgiving… — Stacey Ballis Apple pie Copy Share Image
“You have to come for dinner soon. Alana seems to have perfected this insane braised chicken with chorizo and chickpeas that is… — Stacey Ballis Alana-and-rj Copy Share Image
“I love a lounging pajama." You also love a marabou mule slipper and a satin robe with a train. "It is elegant."… — Stacey Ballis Dark hair Copy Share Image
“I want coffee to taste of coffee. Maybe a little cream and sugar. I do not want coffee that tastes of potpourri… — Stacey Ballis Coffee Copy Share Image
“On the coffee table is a bottle of Madeira, a plate of dark chocolates, a bowl of tiny tangerines. He opens a… — Stacey Ballis Caramel Copy Share Image
