The high and low from the week of 6/13
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Mexican Bowl with Squash and Green Chile Crema
After ordering a little too much Mexican, I had a some rice and black beans left over, along with some esquites (that spicy corn with mayo and cotija). I decided to turn it into a full meal with a few simple additions that I could pick up on my way home from work. This easy…
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3 on Thursday
I had the BEST time with my Mom here last weekend and am still sad she’s gone. The weekend went by much too fast, particularly because half her time here was spent going to back to back wedding dress appointments. Luckily, my best friend arrives from DC tomorrow night so that is helping to cushion the…
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Morning People
I feel like being perky and “with it” in the AM is a sign of adulthood. I’m no longer a moody teenager who wants to sleep the day away. Once I’m awake, I want to be the best version of myself so I’ve learned a few habits that make me happier in the mornings: Get…
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Book Review: Modern Lovers
What happens to cool 90s grungy rockers after the music stops? They move to Brooklyn, hold steady jobs, and raise children. Despite “growing up”, Andrew, Elizabeth, and Zoe are former bandmates who have remained the best of friends (and in the case of Andrew and Elizabeth, spouses). They live next door to each other and…
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3 on Thursday
This week has been pretty busy. It started bright an early on Monday, when all my hard work promoting the release of our big Fortune 500 issue came to life. The following day was my birthday, which I celebrated quietly before diving back into work. Now I’m preparing for my Mom to arrive tonight! I…
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Hunt and Fish Club
After going crazy for my 30th birthday and then getting engaged, I had no plans to celebrate my 31st…but then a gorgeous bouquet arrived at my office yesterday, instructing me to be at Hunt and Fish Club at 7 PM sharp for a birthday dinner. I walked into the bar area a little early and…
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Cuban Skewers
So there I was again, ready to go to book club but without anything to bring. The clock was ticking. I had 30 minutes to buy ingredients at Grand Central, walk seven blocks home, prepare the food, and walk the five blocks to book club. This could be an episode of a Food Network show.…
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Roasted Carrots with Tahini
I’m not a fan of cooked carrots – too sweet and mushy…but then I saw these gorgeous tri-color guys and couldn’t resist buying them. I realized if I roasted them myself, I could ensure they would be on the firmer side. Problem: solved. After shaving the carrots, I drizzled them with olive oil and dusted…
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My Summer 2016 Checklist
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, it’s time to think SUMMER. In addition to looking forward to the season in general (it’s my favorite!), I’ve assembled a list of things I want to do. I managed to check off most items from my last list and hoping for the same with this one.…
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Peaches to Apples 