There are many reasons I like living in Soho. One of them is definitely living around the corner from the Broadway Panhandler, a store with a thousand excuses to part with your money. I swear that I was in the store almost every weekend last year. I was always in need of something, be it a small lemon juicer or a more significant All Clad saute pan. So by December I had every essential tool I needed and no space in my tiny kitchen for one more thing.
So now my visits to Broadway Panhandler are merely to whittle away time looking at shiny new objects, dream of having more space, plan my dream kitchen or nibble on demonstrating chefs' dishes. As it happened I was walking past the store yesterday and noticed the blackboard advertising Sara Moulton was doing a demonstration in the store.
At this point I have to admit a dirty secret -- I am addicted to the food channel. It's an addiction supported by the fact that we don't get cable and the only other channels I can surf are FOX, NBC, Telemundo or PBS. It doesn't really matter what's showing on FoodTV, I will still watch it. That's not to say I don't have my favorite programs, one of which is hosted by Sara Moulton, a native New Yorker.
Seeing her demonstration at the Broadway Panhandler was a treat and confirmed that she really is charming and friendly. We stayed for a bit, but given the crowd decided to return later to get an autographed copy of her new cook book. We chatted for a few mnutes and before signing the book she asked "Is this for both of you?" Don't you just love her now? Five minutes later with a backpack over her shoulder, she walked outside, down the street and into a cab.
Posted by dvenuto at May 11, 2003 11:29 AMAgree with you--Sara is just like someone you knew at school or camp--except she's also on tv, a book author and accomplished in food. but she still wears Keds on the weekends when she's at the beach because they are good for clambakes (going wet to dry). I can't believe that you guys in NYC get Food Channel without cable--we in DC only get it as part of package. I used to also watch PBS when we didn't get cable.
Posted by: Rebecca on August 24, 2003 12:23 AMSara is a feast for the eyes.I don't care what ahe cooks, so long as I can watch her.
Posted by: G cline on October 29, 2003 07:23 PM