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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jul 9

TY. It was a great recipe. Super delicious.

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jul 9

Dinner: Lamb flatbreads w/ couscous + prosciutto-wrapped figs in balsamic glaze. First time mincing a tomato! The lamb + sauces had the perfect hit of heat, acid + salt. So good we ate it before I could get a pic of it all together. Recipe from Donal Skehan on IG. I LOVE FOOD. 😋 #foodie #cook

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jul 8

Dinner: Irish Summer Salad w/ Chicken Breast (modified recipe from Donal Skehan). Fried shallots, parboiled then roasted/smashed potatoes, & baked tomatoes on top romaine lettuce w/ radish, cucumber & dill. Honey, RWV, garlic, shallot OO, lemon zest dressing. It was light and yummy 😋 #foodie #cook

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 27

Fashion: sometimes you just feel pretty in a beautiful silk green dress. My office was a bit of a mess but the cocktail party was fun! 🤩 and I met some great people. What life’s all about! #fashion

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you could write it, what would it say?!

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 21

Beautiful work!! Ty for sharing.

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 21

That’s fantastic!! You could write so many stories about the meaning behind that photo.

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 21

Dinner: Chicken piccata. One of my favorites. The flavors just pack a punch in your mouth! I cook mine in a little flour/corn starch, bread crumb over OO/butter then bake & make the sauce in the pan w/ lemon juice & zest, capers, WW, butter & OO. Side of spaghetti w/ butter & parm = 😋 #foodie #cook

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 19

Nothing better than the sweet, delectable smell of jasmine! 💗

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 19

Dinner: Tom Yum Gai soup. Didn’t record the process, but it’s all the good stuff—lemongrass, lime leaves, chiles, mushrooms, prawns, chicken stock, and lime juice. Light, bright, and perfect for a rainy summer night on the East Coast.
#foodie #cooking

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 17

Poetry: Perfect Partner
#poetry #poem

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 14

DINNER: Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad (Pla Goong)—Craving the one I used to get at TukTuk in LA, so I made it myself. Pretty good for a first try—spicy, but a keeper. Next time, fewer chiles 🌶️. Gorgeous colors, bold sour-spicy-sweet flavor. Pro tip: hit the Asian market for prawns—half the price. #foodie

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 12

FASHION: Night out on the NYC town with some of the family. I don’t often dress up all fancy so wanted to remember this pretty pink fuchsia dress and this special occasion. Good times. #fashion #nyc #nightlife

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 7

Drinks: Made Mandarincello! Did two batches—one sous vide (3 hrs at 165°F), one still infusing. Used every scrap: candied the peels, juiced the rest. Zero waste, all yum. 😋 The creamy one’s my fave, but both are strong—drink with caution ⚠️
Recipe from @glorioustable #foodie #cooking #cocktails

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 6

Summer lovin’ at the jersey shore. #asburypark

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 2

Dinner: I used the remaining dough to make a creamy sausage pasta. Used the gnocchi board to create spirals—they hold onto a cream sauce better. Simple recipe, but the flavors were outstanding. Like hamburger helper but way better. 😋 Same Marcella Hazan cookbook my go-to for Italian food. #foodie

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Jun 1

Dinner: Tagliatelle al ragù—ricetta di Marcella Hazan. Ho comprato un taglio di manzo e l’ho macinato io, secondo me è il segreto. E il latte! Cotto lentamente per tre ore. Ho fatto anche baguette e pasta fresca di semola. Semplice, delizioso, perfetto per una fresca sera di primavera. #foodie

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · May 21

Dinner (s):
1) NY strip w/ tater tots, roasted garlic and a remoulade sauce, plus a mixed green salad w/ my go-to whole grain mustard and vinegar dressing, topped w/ shaved Parmigiano.
2) My favorite simple pasta w/ sautéed cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a little burrata.
#foodie #cooking

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · May 3

Made a Lemon Meringue cheesecake in honor of my mom, who would’ve turned 83 yesterday (May 2nd). It was her favorite dessert. I’d never made it with a cookie dough crust or meringue before, so it wasn’t my best work—but the flavors were so good and, I know she would’ve really enjoyed it. 💗 #foodie

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 30

Dinner: Smothered green chile carnitas burritos—like I had growing up in Colorado. First time making these, and they were out-of-this-world. Made the chile two days ago. Carnitas were simple and easy in the Instant Pot. Assembled like a Chipotle master 😆 , then baked in the oven. 😋 #foodie #cooking

Roasted peppers ready for blending for my green chile

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 29

Dinner: What to do with tomatoes about to go bad? Make a Spaghetti Margherita. Cook tomatoes w/ a little butter. Smash w/ a spoon, immersion blend, add garlic, S & P then fresh basil & chunks of fresh mozzarella. Light & tasty 😋. Pairs perfectly w/ a Sancerre & dining al fresco. #foodie #cooking

Cook tomatoes with a little butter and smash with a spoon until all softened.

Immersion blender then add garlic to make a delicious simple sauce. Then add fresh basil & chunks of mozzarella.

Dining Al fresco on a spring evening in New Jersey

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 28

Dinner: Honey, garlic, lemon, Chicken. A recipe I got off of instagram and have made a few times because it’s that good. @geniuseatss
Paired w/ a simple arugula & Parmesan salad with a OO & apple cider vinegar dressing = perfect. Oh & never forget the Maldon salt!
#foodie #cooking

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 26

Flowers: They intoxicate me. It’s a form of self-care. So is writing. Today I spent time in the garden. I needed it. My happy place. Ahh. Happy #worldhealingday #poetry #flowers

Flowers intoxicate me.
Their scent wraps around me-sweet, heady, wild.
They lift me up, pull me under, carry me to a place where time dissolves, where nothing aches and everything is pure-a place where daydreams prevail and desire blooms.
Flowers revive me.
Flowers heal me.
They awaken something deep inside me-something wild, soft, and achingly alive.

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Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 25

Dinner: Rigatoni with skirt steak, arugula, basil, and parsley, tossed in a balsamic-Dijon-olive oil marinade. It’s a Giada De Laurentiis recipe I’ve been making for years. It’s usually with penne, but I only had rigatoni—still, the flavors are amazing! 🤩 #foodie #cooking

Rene Rainey @rizzainey.bsky.social · Apr 24

Dinner: Delicious night at Massara NYC. Chef's tasting menu w/ wine pairings & I'm still dreaming about it. Every dish was out of this world-but the gnocchi & 3-day braised beef...OMFG. Unreal.
Also me @ the 4 seasons nyc after the massage I needed to book @aire for over a year! Fab day #foodie

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