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Read MoreEver feel like you need to get something off your chest? Sometimes I’ve just gotta talk it out. That’s why I’ve decided to do a monthly feature called “Thoughts On…” At the beginning of the month, I’ll provide a prompt to stimulate discussion. The point is to get us to put our thoughts out there…
Read MoreI decided to have Wine Wednesday last night and now I’ve got Headache Thursday. But in less than a week I’ll be home so nothing can bring me down! I discovered this spiced labneh at Murray’s and love it as a dip for veggies. Over the weekend, Albert and I attended one of the New…
Read MoreEvery once in a while I give a gift and can see that the recipient is truly thrilled to have gotten it. It’s one of the best feelings ever – like, “I won!” It’s not always easy to buy the perfect present so I’ve assembled some themed gift guides to help you out. I love White Elephant parties! In case…
Read MoreSometimes you’re just stumped when it comes to picking a bar/restaurant/activity. When you’re drawing a blank of where to go and what to do, hopefully my themed roundups will serve as a helpful guide. New Yorkers are used to touristy visitors, the ones who want to see the typical sites (I’m lookin at you, Times…
Read MoreQuality Eats opened on Tuesday and at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, I called to make a reservation for Friday…only to find out that they were already completely booked. “We got some really good press,” the hostess said over the phone. I’ll say. People also knew what I did: that a restaurant with the same great…
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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…
Read MoreOver the summer, my beau and I were in Connecticut for a birthday party. We brought the typical Bud Lights with us, but one of Albert’s friends showed up with something extra special: Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Basically, it’s alcoholic root beer. I know…right?! Though it’s 6% ABV, it doesn’t taste alcoholic at all…
Read MoreSlowly but surely I am starting to get into the swing of things at my new job. I still have those “what the heck am I doing?!” and “am I doing this right?!” feelings, but they are beginning to ease. It is only week two, after all. One thing that’s very different is that I…
Read MoreOh, chicken sausage. What would I do without you and your ability to bring together a quick and easy meal?! This time I paired sundried tomato and garlic sausage with Trader Joe’s spinach and chive pasta. The great thing about these flavored pastas from Trader Joe’s is that you can actually taste the herbs and…
Read MoreIf you’re going to spend $13 on lunch in Midtown Manhattan, you might as well make sure it’s delicious, filling, and healthy. Little Beet offers just that with their locally sourced, seasonal meals. Basically, you make a plate out of a protein and sides. I chose chicken along with cauliflower (spiced with something delicious I…
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Peaches to Apples 