Rene Rainey
@rizzainey.bsky.social
Food seduces me. Flowers intoxicate me. Fashion ignites me. Music moves me. Poetry wrecks me.
Like cravings, they are the ache, the art, the fire in my veins.
Like cravings, they are the ache, the art, the fire in my veins.
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
July 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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
July 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
June 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
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
June 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
June 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
June 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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
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
June 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
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
Recipe from @glorioustable #foodie #cooking #cocktails
June 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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
Recipe from @glorioustable #foodie #cooking #cocktails
Summer lovin’ at the jersey shore. #asburypark
June 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Summer lovin’ at the jersey shore. #asburypark
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
June 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
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
June 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
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
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
May 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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
May 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
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
April 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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
April 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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
Paired w/ a simple arugula & Parmesan salad with a OO & apple cider vinegar dressing = perfect. Oh & never forget the Maldon salt!
#foodie #cooking
April 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
April 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
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
Also me @ the 4 seasons nyc after the massage I needed to book @aire for over a year! Fab day #foodie
April 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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
Also me @ the 4 seasons nyc after the massage I needed to book @aire for over a year! Fab day #foodie
Dinner: Pork belly tacos with fresh pico and guac. I melt cheese on the tortillas in the oven, then top with thin, crispy pork belly (TJ’s pre-cooked—just sear it!), chopped onion, pico, cilantro, and shredded lettuce. So easy. So good. 😋 not much of a process so only 1 pic. Easy. #foodie #cooking
April 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Last of the daffodils 🌼 on the farm. Aren’t they gorgeous? Hope this is an actual good, Good Friday for everyone filled with sunshine☀️and laughter 😆 surrounded by amazing people you love 💛
April 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Last of the daffodils 🌼 on the farm. Aren’t they gorgeous? Hope this is an actual good, Good Friday for everyone filled with sunshine☀️and laughter 😆 surrounded by amazing people you love 💛
