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Some say Red Hook Lobster Pound is the best in the biz. I’m sure they crank out a great lobster roll, but I wouldn’t know because I ordered a shrimp roll instead. Lobster rolls are great, but they are dang expensive. For only $10 (instead of $16) you can get a shrimp roll instead. To…
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In Mexico City there is a shelter for elderly sex workers. A photographer has documented their lifestyle and it is rather facinating. It’s strange to think about trading people and the value we thereby place on lives, but that’s exactly what just happened as President Obama offered up five Taliban prisoners at Guantanamo Bay in…
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Sometimes having a power breakfast on a weekday makes you feel, well, powerful. I was in the mood to let out my inner Superman so I adapted this goat cheese and egg toast with peas last week. I used a scrambled egg instead of a fried one because I didn’t want to have to deal…
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I keep seeing recipes for corn on the cob that’s been grilled and topped with fun ingredients like seasoned butter, mayo, and cotija cheese. Such a fun summer treat, right? Well here’s the problem with that: I live in NYC so it is significantly more difficult to find a grill to make a recipe like…
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It’s safe to say I am fully recovered from my Vegas trip. We went crazy as is necessary at a bachelorette party and I’m not quite sure how I survived on an average of 4 hours of sleep per night for 3 nights. I’m looking forward to a slightly more relaxing weekend this weekend but…
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Louisa never ventured out of her small English town and was content working at a small café and spending time at home, doing nothing particularly exciting. Will, on the other hand, was constantly venturing out. He lived a fast life in London, making tons of money and spending his free time bungee jumping. Then he…
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I previously wrote how I liked Dig Inn because it is one of the few places you can get takeout for a full, well-balanced meal – protein + sides. Well call me a fickle lover because I’ve found something I like WAY better. Here’s the thing: Dig Inn is healthy, which is great. But sometimes…
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It’s a good think I spent most of last weekend doing nothing because this weekend will be the exact opposite. I’m off to Vegas today to say adieu to Rebekah’s single life! Background: Serious tabby and painted brick walls at ABC Cocina On Sunday I ran my longest distance to date: 4 miles. That might…
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A good chunk of our Sunday was spent aboard the North River Lobster Company‘s vessel or, as I like to call it, “Lobstah Boat”. The downside is that there are no crazy food or drink specials so you can’t plan this as an all you can drink booze cruise unless you plan to shell out…
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If e-cigarettes are meant to help adults curb smoking, it seems like flavored nicotine may, indeed, be a marketing ploy for kids. Otherwise, wouldn’t we have seen cinnamon toast crunch cigarettes before now if it was something adults craved? Dowries are not legal in India, but that has not kept people from paying them or…
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Peaches to Apples 