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People often mix mashed potatoes with butter. Or sour cream. Or cream cheese. But what about all three? Oh baby, now you’re speaking my language. I tweaked the recipe of this mashed potato casserole for a creamy delicious side dish that puts the STAR in starch. I didn’t follow the measurements for cream cheese and…
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My parents arrive tonight for the weekend – joy upon joy! Because we’re usually traveling around this time, this is actually the first time they have ever been to NYC around the holidays. There’s a different spirit around the city this time of year, and we want to take advantage of all the seasonal activities.…
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Think of the Gato menu like a sandwich. The bar snack and entrée sections of the menu are the bread: good, but they can be tossed if necessary. The real meat is the appetizer section. This is where all the best dishes live. For my main course I actually ordered a side of cauliflower and…
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The size of these meatballs dictates whether they are an app or a main. I made larger ones and served them with mashed potatoes so they were a main dish for me this weekend, but if you make them smaller and stick some toothpicks in them, you could make yourself a nice lil party platter.…
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Behind every man is a great woman…or at least a woman. Lotto and Mathilde have one of those great, sweeping love stories. They meet at a party in college and weeks later are married. Against all odds, they remain married and in love for the ensuing decades. The couple is happy when living as struggling…
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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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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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Peaches to Apples 