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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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Albert discovered Astoria Bier and Cheese on a run through his neighborhood and new immediately it would be a place for us. He gets a wide selection of beer and I get cheeeeeeese. We went with The Works platter, which comes with 5 cheeses, 4 meats, and some accoutrements like fig cake. I was very…
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In the two weeks before the holiday break, I only have one night free. I love all of the fun plans, but it is exhausting to have something every. single. night. I’ve been so busy that I wasn’t even able to post to this site yesterday. I’ve started leaving early and passing on the alcohol…
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I’ve always been a fan of Anjelica Huston’s work but knew very little about her life. I’d heard she had a sorta famous father and dated Jack Nicholson for a bit, but now I realize her father was one of the most famous directors of our time and her relationship with Nicholson lasted 17 years.…
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In the US, circumcision is pretty much the norm, but that’s not the case everywhere. The CDC is saying it probably should be, since it could reduce the risk of HIV and STIs. What’s your take on Chris Rock’s idea of the “Mexican Problem” in Hollywood? A study of the way dogs tilt their heads…
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When it comes to potluck dishes, it’s tough to find something that’s easy but still hearty. If you want to bring something more substantial, that usually means a casserole. While that’s not necessarily difficult, it can be annoying to transport if you’re not going home after work and will need to be heated up when…
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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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Every 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. This first installment of “Gifting: Decoded” is…
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I am not nearly as relaxed today as I was last Thursday on Thanksgiving. Since there’s no way to top my favorite holiday of the year, I’m just going to spend today thinking about how wonderful last weekend was. My parents keep my house at Arctic temperatures because, as my Daddy explains, “I’m always hot…
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This roasted red pepper and goat cheese pasta has all the creaminess of alfredo with the extra tang of goat cheese. And then there’s the garlic and basil flavors typically found in pesto. Just for good measure (and a gorgeous color) there’s roasted red pepper in there, too. That’s about three different sauces, but it…
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Peaches to Apples 