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When I hit up Smorgasburg for the first [but obviously not the last] time this season, I was determined to try at least one thing I had not eaten there before. The winner was Bite Size Kitchen, a catering company that specializes in Asian inspired apps. On their Smorgasburg menu were four different types of…
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When the sign outside a restaurant reads “Beer. Biscuits. Pickles.” I need no further description to know it’s a place I need to try. Jacob’s Pickles on the Upper West Side has all my Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes and collard greens, much of the menu infused with briny goodness, including the drinks. I…
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Last week was Masters Week – a holiday for us Georgia folks. My Daddy was there over the weekend and although he is an avid golf fan, I know one of his favorite parts of the Masters is the pimento cheese sandwiches. The Masters may be an exclusive sporting event, but once inside (if you’re…
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Who’s ready for the weekend? ME. It took far too long, but Spring has finally sprung and I can’t wait to enjoy it. I’m all about using social media appropriately. Cole Haan has developed a great tumblr tracking Subway Style. This links to their current branding with their logo in MTA-style lettering and their recent…
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Here’s a tip you’ll want to write down: Trader Joe’s has a pretty good deal on burrata. When I found two rounds of it for less than $8, I snatched it up for a caprese salad. I only used one for my salad, leaving me with a whole second ball of mozzarella goodness to play…
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It turns out I was dismissed after day one of jury duty. There’s a lot of whining involved with jury duty, but I always thought being part of the judicial process seemed cool. I was also Captain of my high school Mock Trial team so perhaps it’s me just trying to recapture my youth. After…
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Everyone complains about jury duty, but I’m sure they would be singing a different tune if they realized how close the courthouse is to Smile to Go. I’ve written about The Smile before and would go as far to say it’s one of my favorite spots in the city, but until now had not had…
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Savoy cabbage: it’s not just for cole slaw anymore. I found that it is a great stand-in for lettuce when it comes to making wraps. Because it’s thicker than lettuce, the leaves tend to come off the head whole, without tearing, which means none of your filling will fall out. No messy spillage makes me…
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It was time for a potato side dish and although there is nothing wrong with regular roasted potatoes (cut into triangles, natch), I was in the mood to change it up ever so slightly. I still went the roasting route, but gave them some personality. Greek personality, preferably that of the dad from My Big…
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Other than memoirs, I very rarely pick up a nonfiction title so I was leery of my book club’s most recent pick. Once I got about 50 pages in, however, I realized that this true story was as unbelievable as any work of fiction. Laura Hillenbrand’s biography of Louie Zamperini begins with a brief overview…
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Peaches to Apples 