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Cooking with seasonal ingredients takes advantage of when produce is at its best. There’s usually more flavor, it can be more cost efficient, and it just feels more genuine. Each month I’ll cook a dish showcases and in-season ingredient. Peas are in season in May so I’m guessing that means pea shoots are in season.…
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We know acetaminophen, aka Tylenol, relieves your pain (a physical sensation), but research now shows it may reduce your positive feelings (an emotional sensation). This shows pain and pleasure may be more linked than we thought. Everyone rolls their eyes at messy teenagers, but there’s a scientific reason why they’re averse to neatness. The 2016…
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Last week the weather really began to turn into something nice so when me and a group of coworkers had Wednesday night drink plans, we made sure to pick someplace outside. We may have jumped the gun a bit because after about 45 minutes, the cool breezes from the South Street Seaport started to get…
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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 was sad when Pie Face closed because I love the trend of restaurants that focus on one (usually carb-filled) type of food. I also don’t hate when they’re open late. We’ve got one for mac and cheese, one for cheesesteaks, one for rice pudding, we used to have one for pies. Our pie connection may…
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This weekend is the only one without a wedding attached to it and I’m excited to be able to go to sleep and wake up in my own bed every night! On our last day in New Orleans two weeks ago, Liz, Bridge, and I spent all our time walking Magazine Street. It was an…
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I’m a fan of beer halls and their long tables, huge beers, and lederhosen. You pretty much know what you’re gonna get and there’s some comfort in that. I will say, however, that Reichenbach Hall does it just a bit better because they have more options. The additional choices don’t make it any less German…there’s just…
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Ever 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…
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My weeknights are kinda crazy right now. With a wedding every weekend, I need to use the week to run errands. That doesn’t leave much time for elaborate home cooked meals, but I was tired of spending the money on takeout. I had some habanero chicken sausage in the fridge and decided to build a quick…
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Since none of us are from New Orleans, we decided to ask our restaurant hostess (from Coquette) for recommendations. We told her we wanted something in the neighborhood with a relaxed vibe where we could get a good glass of wine or cocktail. We weren’t looking to flash for beads if ya know what I’m sayin.…
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Peaches to Apples 