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I will always refer to Ross Matthews as Ross the Intern. That was his title when he was introduced to me on The Tonight Show and that will forever be his title in my eyes. That’s because even though he’s grown up to have a talk show of his very own, he still approaches life…
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Last weekend went by way too quickly so I’m hoping this one last just a bit longer. Background: steps inside the Ace Hotel I recently remarked that I wanted to see more live music and got my chance on Saturday night. I didn’t care about seeing anyone particularly famous, but it was nice to go…
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I’ve been in a snack rut lately. Every time I reach for something to munch on between meals I’ve ended up with popcorn or hummus. I wanted something new so I did some googling and found a list of quick and healthy snacks on realsimple.com and found this winner. Just mix fat free Greek yogurt…
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I have no problem eating meat or wearing leather as long as the animal’s population is not in danger and it is actually going to good use. Killing tigers for social status, however, is not something I’m cool with. There is a science to flirting and nailing it will go further than looking hot. For…
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This book is very upfront about the fact that Jodi kills her husband. It tells you right from the outset. The rest of the book alternates between his and her perspectives to determine if the killing was warranted. Todd cheats on Jodi all the time so Jodi seems in the right…but she knows he cheats…
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I was a big fan of The Spotted Pig so I walked into The Breslin expecting a good meal. A good meal is just what I got. Don’t you just hate when things turn out just as you’d hoped? I liked the vibe from the moment I walked inside. Even though it’s located in the…
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Who’s got fun plans for the weekend?! I don’t yet have my weekend planned, but I’m looking forward to figuring it out on the fly. Background: Shout out to my ‘hood! My Uncle Skip was in town last weekend and while he was here we went to City Winery to see Paula Poundstone. I had…
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One of the things I love most about Trader Joe’s is their sample station. It’s rare to find samples in grocery stores in the first place so it’s a nice treat mid-shop. At the Union Square location, the store is so packed that you actually shop the outside ring of the store while you’re waiting…
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I had been snacking on my latest cheese purchase, a goat cheese rolled in smoked paprika (I think) but decided I wanted to do something more with it than put it on crackers. The paprika gave it such a unique smoky flavor (one I don’t associate with the tang of goat cheese) that I thought…
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Nobody wants to give the “useful” gift when creative and sentimental presents get all the oohs and ahhs. It may not be flashy, but practical gifts are what people really want to receive. The BRCA gene has helped identify those at high risk for breast cancer, but now it may also help diagnose those who…
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Peaches to Apples 