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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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I get what they’re trying to do at Sweetwater Social. They want to give you the best of both worlds. In one place you can have high end cocktails and low end games. It may be the only place with a shufflepuck table and drinks fancy enough to be served with those giant ice cubes. I…
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It’s been the kind of busy week where I am awoken by nightmares about work. Not fun. At least the weekend is just around the corner! Background: Yacht Rock last Friday – a great time as always By some crazy miracle I found a brand new Le Creuset dish on Craig’s List for $39. The…
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Since we went out on Friday night and were waking up very early (7:30 AM) on Sunday to start watching/celebrating the half marathon, Albert and I decided to make Saturday night date night. We lined up some quality tv programming and I cooked a meal. Albert can be tough to cook for. I wouldn’t exactly call him…
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I remembered on Monday night that I had book club on Tuesday. (That’s the day after in case you’ve been working the kind of hours I have resulting in days that bleed together.) I was right near Whole Foods so I cruised Pinterest for an easy appetizer while I walked to the store. I found…
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While men are immediately praised after helping out around the workplace, people rarely feel they owe the same debt to women. Don’t worry about not receiving credit right away, gals; evidence shows lending a hand will greatly help your career in the long run. After 250 years, Crimea has broken up with Ukraine and become…
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When I realized my parents would be staying right by Albert’s new office, I thought it would be a great opportunity to check out the bar/restaurant he discovered during his first week on the job. Parker and Quinn is a gastropub which basically means it’s elevated bar food with fancier drinks. The vibe is a…
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Megan Abbott’s “Dare Me” allows you to perch on the bleachers to view the dark inner world of high school cheerleading. This is “Heathers” kind of dark. Addy has always been happy to play second fiddle to her best friend Beth. Beth rules the school and has a knack for crafting the perfect insult, the…
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Peaches to Apples 