Peaches to Apples

Book Review: The Assistants

By: tkonter October 10, 2016April 28, 2017

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I definitely related to Tina Fontana, the narrator of “The Assistants”, who works a thankless job. In New York City, there are plenty of jobs where you work your butt off with crazy hours and tasks no one should be expected to do, but you don’t necessarily get paid accordingly. Trust me, I know. As…

Sweet & Sour

By: tkonter October 7, 2016October 6, 2016

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The best and worst from the week of 10/3

Philly Cheese Steak Tacos

By: tkonter October 7, 2016April 28, 2017

Cooking, Mains, Recipe IndexHolidays, Italian, Mexican, Original Recipes, Tacos2 Comments

I recently found this recipe for a cheesesteak style meal, all made in a cast iron skillet. I was intrigued by the one-pan method and the use of lean ground beef instead of thinly sliced sirloin. Sure, that makes it healthy(er), but it also makes it way easier because you don’t have to try and get the…

3 on Thursday

By: tkonter October 6, 2016October 4, 2016

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It’s totally starting to feel like Fall around here. Normally I don’t love that because it means I can no longer flit around in sundresses, but right now I’m enjoying the weather. It’s the definition of crisp. It’s perfect for me because it’s cool enough to make me want to cozy up, but not so…

Tomato Soup with Tortellini and Mushrooms

By: tkonter October 5, 2016April 28, 2017

Cooking, Mains, Recipe Index, Salads/SoupsOriginal Recipes, Soup, Trader Joe's, Vegetarian1 Comment

This meal is one of those Trader Joe’s hacks. Or one of those [insert grocery store name here] hacks, for that matter. Simply heat up some creamy tomato soup on the stove. While that’s warming, cook up some tortellini. While both of those are getting ready, saute some sliced button mushrooms in a separate pan. Once…

The Marshal

By: tkonter October 4, 2016April 28, 2017

Continental, New York, Restaurants/BarsSandwiches1 Comment

So I had no idea about The Marshal‘s commitment to sustainability when I went to brunch there on Sunday. All I knew was that Rebekah and Alex asked if we could come to their Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, and I simply chose the restaurant out of their four suggestions that I thought had the best looking…

Reading List: Football Sundays

By: tkonter October 3, 2016April 28, 2017

Book Reviews, Food for Thought, Reading ListsEssays, Fiction, Football, Nonfiction, YA2 Comments

Whether it’s a trip or a staycation, sometimes you want to hole up with a stack of books. Here, I’ll provide themed lists so you can stock up and get to reading! Fall means FOOTBALL. I am a die-hard college football fan (go Dawgs!), so that consumes my Saturdays. I’m not really invested in pro…

Sweet & Sour

By: tkonter September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

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The high and low from the week of 9/26

Stylin: Date Night at Anisette

By: tkonter September 30, 2016April 28, 2017

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Part of the fun of enjoying a meal is dressing for it. The right outfit sets the mood. I think the food just tastes better when I’m dressed appropriately for the occation. My ensemble for a night out with the girls is very different from the one I would wear to a Sunday boozy brunch.…