Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
I try very hard to keep Passover every year. Giving up all bread products is easy now that gluten free is such a trend, but the hard part for me is keeping the kosher rules that apply year-round (no mixing meat and dairy, no pork, and no shellfish). I just feel weird keeping the Passover…
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My weekend got off to a really bad start. My college roommates and I had planned a reunion in DC and I was beyond excited. Activities were planned, new outfits were purchased, and my liver had been prepped for excessive drinking. …And then I missed the bus. Those buses never leave on time and certainly…
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Last weekend went by way too quickly so I’m hoping this one last just a bit longer. Background: steps inside the Ace Hotel I recently remarked that I wanted to see more live music and got my chance on Saturday night. I didn’t care about seeing anyone particularly famous, but it was nice to go…
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Who’s got fun plans for the weekend?! I don’t yet have my weekend planned, but I’m looking forward to figuring it out on the fly. Background: Shout out to my ‘hood! My Uncle Skip was in town last weekend and while he was here we went to City Winery to see Paula Poundstone. I had…
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It’s been the kind of busy week where I am awoken by nightmares about work. Not fun. At least the weekend is just around the corner! Background: Yacht Rock last Friday – a great time as always By some crazy miracle I found a brand new Le Creuset dish on Craig’s List for $39. The…
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Now that Jet Blue started flying to Savannah, there is a second flight option for Savannah/NYC travel. Hip hip hooray! When they announced the new route, they set up some inexpensive flights, which my parents immediately booked. They were only here for a short while but it was a nice boost for my soul. I…
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My trip to Philly gave me enough to fill up almost two “3 on Thursday” posts. You may not want to hear any more about my trip, but during a week as busy as mine, I like to be reminded of my recent relaxation. The background of this week’s post shows off what was probably…
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If you’re a New Yorker, I highly recommend a weekend trip to Philly. I went this past weekend as a belated anniversary/valentines celebration with Albert who planned the whole thing as a surprise. I love exploring new places so a weekend getaway is ideal. It’s only about an hour and a half away so there’s…
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I don’t know about y’all, but I felt completely rejuvenated after my long Presidents Day weekend. I came back to work ready to tackle the week, excited that I was already one day closer to the weekend. Tulips are an under-appreciated flower. Here they are displayed in front of my latest apartment addition: blinds. It’s…
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I kicked off my week with a huge client presentation. There is still much work to be done, but I am looking forward to a more regulated work flow now that the craziness of presentation prep has calmed down. Background: gorgeous flowers for a special occasion We took Friday happy hour in a new direction…
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Peaches to Apples 