Friends…I spent 26 hours in NYC last week. What a whirlwind – but such a great time!! I haven’t been to New York in a couple of years (here’s a fun recap of the last time I visited NY with my husband) and I was excited about getting back up there even for just a quick trip. It was a dreary, rainy day when I arrived – but cleared up beautifully the next morning. Look at that gorgeous sky!

The reason for my trip was to meet with Fisher Nuts and … Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Yes, that’s right. Chef Alex. From Food Network. What an honor and treat it was to hear her talk and watch her cook a few recipes for us. She was incredibly witty, a great storyteller and really passionate about food. I loved hearing her talk about her love of food, and the grace she gives herself when recipes don’t turn out. Can’t we all totally relate to that? Even professional (celebrity) chefs have bad days in the kitchen. And it’s ok. Just keep on cooking! Her approach to food is so natural, she shops the markets and is inspired by what’s in season and looks right. I was definitely inspired.

The event was held at her beautiful restaurant, Butter. The food was amazing, especially her Walnut and Fontina Macaroni and Cheese. I couldn’t stop thinking about this one. So savory and delicious. I think it would be a great recipe to serve to friends and family over the holidays honestly. A very grown up twist on mac and cheese, but still the ultimate comfort food.

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