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I know pumpkin is an October/November item, but since we’ve been experiencing a warmer Fall/Winter than usual here in NYC, I’m allowing that ingredient to slide into December – it still feels apropos. Did I use that word correctly? I started with this recipe, but it was pretty much just an inspiration that I ran with. I…
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Life is getting back to normal after my long Thanksgiving weekend. Now it’s all about the Holidays. I’m enjoying gathering presents, putting up decorations, and going to festive parties. My weekdays have been relatively calm, but the weekends have been packed with holiday cheer. My mom snapped this shot of Albert playing with Brooks at…
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Health problems present themselves even when you’re skinny so it’s important to take care of your body. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or maintain your current size, this section of the site is all about living healthy. One thing I really wanted to establish when I started my new job was a routine; and part…
Read MoreTis the season to be thankful! Here is my 2015 list of reasons to be grateful.
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Flying Monk (not The Flying Monkey, as I have been referring to it for the last year) is packed every time I pass by while strolling Broughton Street when I’m home. Ramen is the hot thing in NYC, but this restaurant serves noodle soups from all across Asia. Perhaps that makes it less authentic; it does…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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The first installment of this series introduces you to Albert Neudeck.
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I had the most amazing Thanksgiving weekend. It is my most favorite holiday and I loved that Albert was there to experience it with me. You’ll see bits and pieces of the weekend in posts to come, but here are some fun things from recent NYC life. One of my best friends got engaged the…
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My father did not decide to eat at The Howlin Hound for lunch because it was close to his office. He didn’t choose to eat there because the food it good. He didn’t pick this place because he wanted to show me a high school friend’s new business venture. Nope, when I was home he…
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Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break! My weekend was extra long – I went home on Wednesday and didn’t get back til Monday night. I hope you can forgive me for being MIA on the blog – I was too busy loving family time. But now that I’m back to work, I’m back to blogging…
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Peaches to Apples 