Archive - Dinnertime

Saying goodbye to winter in the form of ricotta meatballs in tomato sauce.

Mar 23 • Emily Bateman

For the Love of Nigella

On Nigella Lawson's intoxicating appeal and influence

Mar 16 • Emily Bateman

Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop in Tokyo

Scratching the surface in Japan's biggest city.

Mar 8 • Emily Bateman

Dinner, Drinks, and Homeware in Kyoto

My guide to places I loved and recommend in the city of ten thousand shrines.

Mar 8 • Emily Bateman

Keeping Japan Mode On

A new mantra for daily intention.

Mar 6 • Emily Bateman

February 2026

My take on a romantic dinner at home.

Feb 24 • Emily Bateman

Zuni Roast Chicken

Lessons in high-effort simplicity from The Zuni Cafe Cookbook.

Feb 17 • Emily Bateman

Routines and Go-To's

Meditations on regularity in the form of weeknight dinners that come together in the time it takes to cook rice.

Feb 12 • Emily Bateman

January 2026

Fireplace dreams, a "pasta party," and other January favorites

Jan 27 • Emily Bateman

Snow Day Brunch

What to serve when you're snowed in: ham and Gruyère quiche, homemade turkey sausage, and a simple salad.

Jan 25 • Emily Bateman

Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Plums

A cookbook for the new age, a New York food memoir, and the best spice shop in the city.

Jan 20 • Emily Bateman

Persimmon Salad: Two Ways

A California and New York take on my favorite winter fruit.

Jan 6 • Emily Bateman

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