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Hello dear readers! I’d really appreciate it if you mosied on over to Quarterlette for my latest piece. I typically prefer not to discuss religion or politics, but I recently saw a few articles that I could not ignore. I was compelled to examine and express my feelings on the subject. I hope you enjoy.
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When I realized how much money I was spending on food for my Prohibition Party, I put myself on a tight budget for the decorations. I propped books from the era (“The Great Gatsby” and “The Beautiful and Damned”) at the ends of the buffet and draped a white boa and silver beads everywhere. On…
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If you’re into food and cooking, you want to experience that passion in every way possible. You want to taste it and read about it. I’m also guessing you want to watch it. There are plenty of movies out there for people who, like me, are obsessed with food. Here (in no particular order) are…
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Hattie loves her children but rather than show that love with affection and sensitivity, she focuses on being a solid provider. She does what she has to do to make sure her 11 children (and one grandchild) are fed, healthy, and out of harm’s way. But whether it is her rough demeanor or the circumstance of…
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Everything at my Prohibition Party was on theme, including the music. I made a playlist that included Jazz classics but also some more modern takes on the Roaring 20s genre, including hits from the Chicago and Great Gatsby (Baz Luhrmann version) soundtracks. This playlist is best listened to with copious amounts of champagne.
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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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True, I’ve hosted theme parties in the past and have plans to throw one in the future for my birthday, but I wanted one that was classy and didn’t feel like a sorority social. From the invite to the food, everything needed to be on-theme. The chosen theme: Prohibition. Albert sent out an invite that…
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After having a short week last week, this one seems interminable. While I’m planning a few meet-ups with friends, I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time at home, reading and watching Boyhood to see if it was worth all that Oscar hype. On Tuesday, I got cozy with a favorite dish: okra and…
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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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At a recent party I wanted to make a dish that was a play on the phrase “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” so obviously it had to incorporate Ritz crackers. A quick Google search led me to this recipe for Ritz Cracker Toffee Bark. Did everyone know it was this simple to make toffee? It’s just…
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Peaches to Apples 