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Clay is a nerd with lots of nerd friends. But even nerds need jobs so when he loses his in the recession, he takes the first thing he can get. That’s how Clay finds himself working the night shift (10 PM – 6 AM) at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. The store has only a few…
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I use the term lasagna loosely here. Basically, what you’re going to do is layer zucchini, tomato, tuna, and cheese. It tastes nothing like a lasagna and it’s not really supposed to, but I’m calling it a lasagna…so there. First, prep your tomato sauce. This is as simple as chopping up some Roma tomatoes and…
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This past Sunday was gorgeous! I spent the whole day just walking around the East Village, taking advantage of the sun. It was a nice reminder that winter won’t last forever. I loved the labels on the liquor bottles at Tacombi Flatiron (aka Café el Presidente). I also always love their tacos. It was a…
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Mimi Cheng’s had been instagrammed often, which means I’m bombarded with delicious looking dumplings every time I scroll through my feed. And I am a sucker for delicious looking dumplings. Who isn’t? What Mimi Cheng’s manages to do really well is serve both the old and new schools. When the Cheng sisters opened the small…
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My latest “book club for writing” looks at boredom
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I was supposed to have a board meeting last Tuesday evening and didn’t want to get home late and then start fussing over supper. Instead, I planned a crock pot meal that would be ready to eat the moment I walked in the door. I picked a white chicken chili recipe because it was evocative of…
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The high and low of the week
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Spinach is packed with all sorts of good-for-you things. In fact, of all the things in season during the winter, it probably has the most health benefits. Most of the really healthy stuff simply can’t survive the frigid months. I can barely survive the frigid months. The problem is I barely ever eat it fresh. I…
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Last weekend was filled with fun events but was a little draining for me, due to all the small talk required. There’s not much on the calendar for this weekend, except for a fun dinner with friends so I’m looking forward to it. I spotted this Dapper Dan through the bus window. I just…
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A memoir of a love affair with France (and a man there) that INCLUDES recipes?! This book was quite literally made for me. Elizabeth Bard describes how she fell in love with Gwendal and his bohême lifestyle, all while discovering the beautiful outdoor markets and quaint bistros of Paris. As Bard acclimates to her new home…
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Peaches to Apples 