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I’ve been lucky enough to have a couple short weeks in a row. It feels a bit strange to now have a full, 5-day work week. On top of that, the cool weather has hit New York and is finding its groove. I’m sure I’ll be very sick of it soon; but now, with the…
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I wanted to use some very Fall flavors in the salad at Friday’s dinner party and that meant pomegranate and fennel. This is an incredibly easy salad to put together. Simply dump the lettuce into a bowl and top with chopped avocado, crumbled gorgonzola, shaved fennel (a mandolin comes in handy here), and pomegranate seeds.…
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Appetizer number two at Friday’s dinner party, her butter and radish toasts, was another easy one. Here’s a tip that will make your life significantly easier if you’re the kind of person who entertains: bakery counters slice bread for you. This is a great thing to know if you ever want to use a loaf…
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It’s not all like the movie “Taken”. There’s human trafficking going on right here in the US. The new trend in talking (yes, there are trends to speech) is the Vocal Fry. It’s invading our culture and I must admit I’m guilty. I often eat lunch at my desk, but I think I owe it…
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On Friday I hosted a dinner party that went off without a hitch. Because the guests were arriving at 8:00 and I wasn’t going to get to my apartment until almost 7:30, I had to make sure I filled the menu with easy to activate dishes. I also knew I would be doing all the…
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Everybody in NYC has their neighborhood slice place. If you don’t, it means your realtor lied to you and you’re not actually living in New York. I hope Minnesota is nice this time of year. One of the pizza joints in my neighborhood is just a teensy bit nicer than normal. It’s not significantly different…
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It was so nice having Monday off for Columbus Day. I know most people weren’t so lucky so I was sure not to waste my good fortune. It felt great to be so productive. This week’s background: the lamps on the wall at Public. I spent this past weekend in Connecticut for Albert’s sister’s wedding.…
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Here’s a quick fix side dish idea for ya. Cook up some Israeli couscous and while you’re doing that, start sautéing chopped zucchini in a pan with a little butter. When the zucchini is about halfway done, add one clove of chopped garlic and a bunch of fresh spinach. I also added some fresh thyme…
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I forgot tis the season for Madison Square Eats! I happened to walk by right at lunch time and it just so happened that the stall I most wanted to try accepted credit cards. This cash-free gal was in luck! I had never heard of Mighty Balls before so that was the main draw. They…
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You know it’s fine dining when you don’t even get a normal menu so I had a feeling I was in for a treat when we were handed a 4-course tasting menu at McCrady’s. At $65 per person, it’s an indulgence, but we were on vacay so…what the hey! The entrance to the landmarked tavern…
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Peaches to Apples 